The Perry Initiative
The Perry Initiative was formed to promote the advancement of women in orthopaedic surgery and engineering through mentorship, strategic research and advocacy, and community outreach. The Perry Initiative strives to develop future leaders in the fields of Orthopaedic Surgery and Engineering.
The Perry Initiative at a glance
In short: The Perry Initiative reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $3,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -86.2% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $586,746
- +21.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $590,154
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $13,843
- +53.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $505,941
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Perry Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $31K (2022). In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sawbones Vashon Island, WA | — | $21,752 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $586,746 | $590,154 | $505,941 | $3,000 | Total only | $13,843 |
| 2023 | $481,251 | $530,101 | $439,336 | $21,752 | 1 | $9,010 |
| 2022 | $376,087 | $486,757 | $383,410 | $30,675 | Total only | $7,176 |
| 2021 | $314,100 | $173,133 | $252,114 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $366,947 | $164,848 | $261,473 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Perry Initiative
Based on IRS filings
The Perry Initiative is a public charity focused on Education, based in Newark, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $587K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Perry Initiative is led by Traci Beeson, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Traci Beeson
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $25K (2024)
Amelia Knarr
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$58K (2024)
Jenni Buckley PhD
Co-President & Treasurer
Co-President → Co-President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Lattanza MD
Co-President
Co-President → President, 2021
President → Co-President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Van Heest MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith D'Amico MA
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Coyner MD
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Laporte MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haydee Brown MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Weber MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Smith PhD
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Amy Ladd MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Laurie Meszaros Dearolf PhD (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Sommer Hammoud MD (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: c (2022) — Executive 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $58K, to Amelia Knarr (Executive Dir.). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Perry Initiative
How much does The Perry Initiative give each year?
The Perry Initiative reported $3K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it gave $22K across 1 grant.
How large is The Perry Initiative?
The Perry Initiative reported $587K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $590K.
What is The Perry Initiative?
The Perry Initiative is a public charity focused on Education, based in Newark, DE. It holds $587K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Perry Initiative operate?
The Perry Initiative has awarded grants in Washington.
What is The Perry Initiative's EIN?
The Perry Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3728166. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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