PERIGEE FUND

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
83-0847498
Regional Funder
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Seattle, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
83-0847498
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2018

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Perigee Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Washington, D.C., and California, with significant investments also in Washington. The fund does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Perigee Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ENDING INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA THROUGH THE POWER OF EARLY RELATIONSHIPS.
Total Funding Given

$18.4M

2024
Grantees funded
194
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

64

Median 1st year grant
$52.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
L
Lisa Mennet
Board Member
C
Ceil Erickson
Board Member
M
Mary Rennekamp
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PERIGEE FUND?
No. PERIGEE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PERIGEE FUND give?
PERIGEE FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 PERIGEE FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PERIGEE FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $52 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PERIGEE FUND make each year?
In 2024, PERIGEE FUND awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $18.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PERIGEE FUND fund recently?
In 2024, PERIGEE FUND awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include ZERO TO THREE NATIONAL CENTER FOR INFANTS TODDLERS AND FAMILIES, SEATTLE FOUNDATION, and MOMSRISING EDUCATION FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PERIGEE FUND?
PERIGEE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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