Thomas and Gerd Perkins Foundation
Thomas and Gerd Perkins Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Mill Valey, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024.
Thomas and Gerd Perkins Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Thomas and Gerd Perkins Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Thomas and Gerd Perkins Foundation gives
- In 2022 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $52K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | General Purpose | $12,325 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $10,060 | $13,910 | — | — | — | $182 |
| 2022 | $3,850 | $-20,970 | $14,927 | $12,325 | 1 | $12,325 | $246 |
| 2021 | $39,747 | $2,713 | $5,878 | — | — | — | $1,962 |
| 2020 | $42,912 | $21,023 | $56,315 | $52,000 | 1 | — | $2,988 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Thomas and Gerd Perkins Foundation is led by Shani S. Trudgian, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shani S. Trudgian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Thomas and Gerd Perkins Foundation
Where does Thomas and Gerd Perkins Foundation operate?
Thomas and Gerd Perkins Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Thomas and Gerd Perkins Foundation's EIN?
Thomas and Gerd Perkins Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0134693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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