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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The James I Perkins Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with nonprofits, providing grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement approach. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$2.2M
2024
Grantees funded
125
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
84
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
C
Cory Beasley
Board Member
M
Margaret H Perkins
Board Member
J
James I Perkins Jr
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JAMES I PERKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. JAMES I PERKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JAMES I PERKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
JAMES I PERKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, District Of Columbia, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JAMES I PERKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JAMES I PERKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JAMES I PERKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JAMES I PERKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 80 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JAMES I PERKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JAMES I PERKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE FOUNDATION, Mentoring Alliance, and THE GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JAMES I PERKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
JAMES I PERKINS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.