The Perrin Foundation
Charitable and philanthropic endeavors in support of and in conjunction with the Spartanburg county foundation.
The Perrin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Perrin Foundation gave $50K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,200
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,733
- +26.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,700
- Total assets
- $1,728,331
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Perrin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of the Piedmont Inc ($33K). Together the top 3 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Perrin Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2023) to $61K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Piedmont Inc Spartanburg, SC | General Support | $33,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Greenville, SC | General Support | $8,700 |
| Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX | General Support | $8,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,728,331 | $67,251 | $90,618 | $50,200 | 3 | $67,251 |
| 2024 | $1,576,759 | $26,582 | $85,284 | $52,800 | 4 | $26,582 |
| 2023 | $1,450,876 | $29,488 | $78,786 | $43,400 | 3 | $29,488 |
| 2022 | $1,307,578 | $28,115 | $94,294 | $61,400 | 5 | $28,115 |
| 2021 | $1,632,643 | $20,823 | $90,818 | $46,400 | 2 | $20,823 |
| 2020 | $1,553,237 | $18,775 | $81,636 | $55,800 | 3 | $18,775 |
| 2019 | $1,474,645 | $21,044 | $86,789 | $53,300 | 3 | $21,044 |
About The Perrin Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Perrin Foundation is a public charity, based in Spartanburg, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $67K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Perrin Foundation is led by Edward P. Perrin Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward P. Perrin Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Perrin Flynn
Chairwoman
Chairwoman → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Chairwoman, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sallie Perrin White
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda F. Perrin
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence E Flynn III
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lawrence E. Flynn Jr. (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Anne Porcher Z. Perrin (2019–2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Foundation
How much does The Perrin Foundation give each year?
The Perrin Foundation gave $50K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $53K across 4 grants.
What is The Perrin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Perrin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,700, and its average grant was $16,733, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Perrin Foundation give grants?
The Perrin Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (17%).
Does The Perrin Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Perrin Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Perrin Foundation?
The Perrin Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $67K.
What is The Perrin Foundation's EIN?
The Perrin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1089465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 4, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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