Tyler Perry Foundation Inc
The Tyler Perry Foundation Inc is a public 501(c)(3) foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 2006 and granted tax-exempt status in April 2009. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization dedicated to philanthropic work focused on transforming tragedy into triumph by empowering economically disadvantaged communities to achieve a better quality of life.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$42K
-73.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+148.1% YoY
Grant Count
33
+26.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$61K
+95.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To transform tragedy into triumph by seeding individual potential, supporting communities, and harvesting real change.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Education
- Health and clean water
- Arts and culture
- Technology
- Agriculture
- Human rights
- Global sustainable economic development
The foundation operates two primary programs: a grant-making program that obtains donations and distributes grants to various charitable relief organizations, and a Christmas program that purchases clothing and other items for disadvantaged children, which are then donated to organizations serving such populations.
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated significant grant-making activity, with total giving of $2,009,250 in 2024. Grant awards have ranged from $700 to $500,000. Recent documented grants include a $10,000 donation to a Greensboro nonprofit and a $1.4 million donation to support families impacted by SNAP cuts.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, with documented funding activity in:
- Georgia (primary location)
- California
- New York
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Illinois
The foundation also supports international work, having donated funds through Charity: Water to bring clean water access to communities in Ethiopia, Haiti, India, and Cambodia, benefiting an estimated 65,079 people across four countries since 2008.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Assets: $42,193
- Total Revenue: $1.89 million
- Total Expenses: $2.01 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Grant Activity:
- Total giving in 2024: $2,009,250
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,193 | $158,869 | $185,841 |
| Revenue | $1,893,671 | $783,084 | $1,078,635 |
| Expenses | $2,010,348 | $810,056 | $943,173 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,009,250 | $809,850 | $943,173 |
| Net Investment Income | $22 | $10 | $11 |
| Distributable Amount | $9,386 | $4,314 | $4,499 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
183 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMMITT T PERRY JR | Director | 2 | — |
| GELILA BEKELE | Director | 40 | — |
| JOHN CARY | Director | 1 | — |
| JOHN HUDSON | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation received the 2020 Governors Award from the Television Academy. Tyler Perry, the foundation's founder, received the People's Choice Award for Humanitarian of the Year, recognizing his philanthropic work.
The Tyler Perry awards a $10K check to a Greensboro nonprofit | wfmynews2.comThe foundation maintains partnerships with numerous organizations including Apex for Youth, Adventure Bags, Caring for Others, Center for Puppetry Arts, Covenant House Georgia, Drew Child Development Center, In A Perfect World, and Jeuness Track Club, among others.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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