The Perper Family Foundation

CHARLOTTE, NC EIN: 81-4462390

The Perper Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 2017, it operates as an independent foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11.3M

+10.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$964K

-20.3% YoY

Grant Count

45

-23.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$21K

+4.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to "Lift up our neighbors with less opportunity by providing support in the areas of Education, Health and Human Services."

Primary funding focus areas include:

  • Education
  • Health
  • Human Services
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Grantmaking

The foundation's grantmaking is supported through:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

  • North Carolina
  • Texas
  • South Carolina

The foundation also supports institutions outside these states, including colleges and schools in Pennsylvania and Maine.

Grant Distribution by State

14states
+6 more states

Cities

AddisonAshevilleAtlantaBloomingtonBostonBrevardBroomalBrunswickBryn MawrCambridgeCashiersChalotteCharlestonCharlotteDallasDesotoGreensboroHagerstownHoustonJackson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

  • Total assets: $10,237,924
  • Total revenues: $1,536,252
  • Total expenses: $1,220,902
  • Total liabilities: $0
  • Number of employees: 0
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$3M$4M$5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$11,323,324$10,237,924$9,922,574
Revenue$2,641,944$1,536,252$2,613,493
Expenses$976,148$1,220,902$1,049,239
Qualifying Distributions$963,754$1,208,585$1,009,801
Net Investment Income$1,517,311$487,089$674,244
Distributable Amount$665,523$608,686$521,798

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$302K$604K$906K$1M51 grants202056 grants202158 grants202259 grants202345 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Bowdoin College$600KWilliam Penn Charter$100KSpoleto Festival USA$75KCharlotte Country Day Sc…$38KRoof Above$25KFirst Presbyterian Church$20KBuild a Nest$10KCharlotte Rescue Mission$10KAgnes Irwin School$5KHeart Math$5K

Grant Size Distribution

245 grants across all recorded years

228<$50K5$50–100K8$100–250K1$250–500K3$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Anne Perper — Founder and Manager
Anne Perper co-founded the foundation with her husband, Scott. She brings extensive experience across multiple sectors, including commercial lending, management consulting, and education. She holds an MBA from Wharton and a Master's in Education from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Anne has served on numerous nonprofit boards including Youth Homes, Charlotte Repertory Theater, and Communities in Schools. She is actively involved in the Women's Impact Fund as Grants Chair and serves on the Executive Committee of The Queens University Learning Society and the Advisory Board of GreenLight Charlotte.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Anne PerperChair10
Scott PerperVice Chair Treasurer2
Lindsay PerperSecretary0.5
Brent PerperBoard Member0.5
Daisy PerperBoard Member0.5
Tyler PerperBoard Member0.5
Taylor PerperBoard Member0.5

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has demonstrated responsiveness to community needs, particularly during economic challenges. Anne Perper has been instrumental in adjusting the foundation's approach to address emerging community needs, including support for organizations responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and racial justice initiatives. Recent grant recipients have included Safe Alliance, Teach for America, Charlotte Rescue Mission, and the FFTC-COVID Fund.

Perper Family Foundation - Full Filing - Nonprofit Explorer - ProPublica

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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