The Perrin Family Foundation
The Perrin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports two general-purpose grants totaling $23,135,602 to charitable recipients in Maryland and Massachusetts.
The Perrin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Perrin Family Foundation gave $23.1M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $11.6M), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,135,602
- +635.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -90.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,567,801
- +7988.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,567,801
- Primary geography
- Maryland (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Perrin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 final return that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1700 East Putnam Avenue 408, Old Greenwich, CT 06870
Phone: (203) 438-7349
Website: https://www.perrinfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Perrin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Impactassets Inc ($15.8M). Together the top 2 received $23.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 106 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Maryland (68% of grant dollars) and Massachusetts (32%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Perrin Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2630% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $848K (2021) to $23.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $23.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD | General Purpose | $15,817,417 |
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | General Purpose | $7,318,185 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing is marked as the foundation’s final return.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $160,694 | $23,199,089 | $23,135,602 | 2 | $23,162,852 | $123,590 | $143,184 |
| 2023 | $23,038,395 | $6,571,066 | $4,526,948 | $3,146,447 | 22 | $4,289,547 | $6,413,453 | $1,100,782 |
| 2022 | $20,918,474 | $918,813 | $1,734,510 | $972,665 | 23 | $1,529,731 | $311,794 | $1,254,771 |
| 2021 | $22,046,137 | $7,170,295 | $1,737,509 | $847,590 | 33 | $1,502,496 | $6,476,872 | $1,259,734 |
| 2020 | $16,826,118 | $1,406,482 | $1,643,273 | $893,033 | 26 | — | $765,910 | $1,108,034 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Perrin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported two grants totaling $23,135,602. The grants ranged from $7,318,185 to $15,817,417, with a median of $11,567,801. The recipients were ImpactAssets Inc. in Bethesda, Maryland, which received $15,817,417 for general purposes, and Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund in Boston, Massachusetts, which received $7,318,185 for general purposes. ImpactAssets describes its mission as being a partner for impact investing and charitable giving.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles R. Perrin, Sheila A. Perrin, David B. Perrin, and Jeffrey L. Perrin as trustees.
The Perrin Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles R. Perrin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David B. Perrin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey L. Perrin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila A. Perrin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Laura E. McCargar (2023) — President
- Former: Anne Kenan (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jahnice Cajigas (2021) — Director
- Former: Kerry Ellington (2021) — Director
- Former: Twylah Greaves (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Perrin Family Foundation
How much does The Perrin Family Foundation give each year?
The Perrin Family Foundation gave $23.1M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 22 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from The Perrin Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2023 final return that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Perrin Family Foundation make grants?
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Maryland (68% of grant dollars) and Massachusetts (32%).
How much is The Perrin Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Perrin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $143K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Perrin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Perrin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3309886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Perrin Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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