The Perry Ferran
The Perry Ferran is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. It made 12 grants totaling $4,874 in 2025, supporting organizations in Louisiana and Colorado across educational, civic and community, medical research, and other stated purposes.
The Perry Ferran at a glance
In short: The Perry Ferran gave $5K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $406.167), mostly in Louisiana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,874
- +22.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $406
- +83.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $404
- Total assets
- $96,163
- -5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Perry Ferran
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1801 Palmer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: (504) 581-9077
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Perry Ferran funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tulane University ($1K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 10% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Perry Ferran open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $635 (2020) to $5K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University New Orleans, LA | Educational | $1,280 |
| Wwoz New Orleans, LA | Civic & Community | $600 |
| Jazz Aspen Aspen, CO | Civic & Community | $500 |
| Goodwill Industries of Se LA New Orleans, LA | Aged, Needy, Under-Privileged | $445 |
| National Wwii Museum New Orleans, LA | Educational | $431 |
| New Orleans Ballet Association New Orleans, LA | Civic & Community | $427 |
| Ladies Leukemia League Inc Metairie, LA | Medical Research | $380 |
| French Quarter Festival New Orleans, LA | Civic & Community | $350 |
| Audubon Nature Institute New Orleans, LA | Civic & Community | $231 |
| Friends of the Cabildo New Orleans, LA | Civic & Community | $150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,163 | $1 | $5,761 | $4,874 | 12 | $4,874 | $1 | $4,878 |
| 2024 | $101,923 | $4,834 | $4,957 | $3,986 | 18 | $5,018 | $1,334 | $5,004 |
| 2023 | $102,046 | $6,661 | $4,097 | $2,970 | 11 | $4,097 | $2,661 | $5,027 |
| 2022 | $100,000 | $26,344 | $4,277 | $3,519 | 14 | $4,277 | $1,344 | $4,337 |
| 2021 | $77,415 | $8 | $3,704 | $2,665 | 17 | $3,704 | $8 | $3,904 |
| 2020 | $81,111 | $13,266 | $1,597 | $635 | 7 | — | $266 | $3,703 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Perry Ferran reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with educational, civic and community, medical research, aged, needy and under-privileged, and religious purposes.
Among the grantees, New Orleans Ballet Association describes its mission as providing accessible, inclusive arts instruction and performance opportunities, along with dance, movement, and health and wellness classes. Ladies Leukemia League says it raises funds for research grants in the Gulf South focused on leukemia, its causes, treatments, and possible cure.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $4,874. Grant amounts ranged from $30 to $1,280, with a median of $404. The largest grants included $1,280 to Tulane University for education, $600 to WWOZ for civic and community purposes, $500 to Jazz Aspen for civic and community purposes, and $445 to Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Louisiana for aged, needy, and under-privileged purposes. Other recipients included the National WWII Museum ($431), New Orleans Ballet Association ($427), Ladies Leukemia League ($380), French Quarter Festival ($350), Audubon Nature Institute ($231), Friends of the Cabildo ($150), Project Lazarus ($50), and Jesuit Church ($30).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Donna Kay Berger is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Perry Ferran is led by Donna Kay Berger, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donna Kay Berger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Perry Ferran
How much does The Perry Ferran give each year?
The Perry Ferran gave $5K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4K across 18 grants.
What is The Perry Ferran's typical grant size?
The Perry Ferran's median grant in 2025 was $404, and its average grant was $406, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Perry Ferran give grants?
The Perry Ferran gives mostly in Louisiana: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (10 grants).
Does The Perry Ferran give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Perry Ferran's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic & Community" (6 grants).
Who are The Perry Ferran's largest grantees?
The Perry Ferran's largest 2025 grantees include Tulane University ($1,280), Wwoz ($600) and Jazz Aspen ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Perry Ferran?
The Perry Ferran reported $96K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Perry Ferran fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with educational, civic and community, medical research, aged, needy and under-privileged, and religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Perry Ferran?
The foundation states 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 ↑
What is The Perry Ferran's EIN?
The Perry Ferran's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1614820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Perry Ferran 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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