Perper Family Foundation

EIN 81-4462390 · NC · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in ME, PA, NC +9
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Perper Family Foundation based in NC paid 45 grants totaling $1M to 45 organizations across 12 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $660.3K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included Bowdoin College, William Penn Charter, and Spoleto Festival USA. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$12,565,083
Giving (latest yr)
$1,029,608
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
45
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
45
States reached
12
Officers/trustees
7
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Bowdoin College$660,250
  • William Penn Charter$125,000
  • Spoleto Festival USA$73,000
  • Central Piedmont Community College$25,000
  • Charlotte Country Day School$22,000

Where grants went

  • Maine$660,250 · 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$130,000 · 2 grants
  • North Carolina$101,860 · 23 grants
  • South Carolina$83,900 · 6 grants
  • New York$16,828 · 3 grants
  • Wyoming$15,000 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (45)

Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME
To support the annual fund and endowment providing scholarships for under-resourced students attending college at Bowdoin.
$660,250
William Penn Charter
Philadelphia, PA
To support the annual fund of a college preparatory school in Philadelphia PA.
$125,000
Spoleto Festival USA
Charleston, SC
To support the annual fund and transition fund of an arts festival in Charleston.
$73,000
Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
To support a community college in Charlotte in honor of Travis Hain.
$25,000
Charlotte Country Day School
Charlotte, NC
To support the mission of the school through its annual fund and endowment.
$22,000
Build a Nest
New York, NY
To support the creative engagement of female artisans around the world.
$10,328
Grand Teton Natl Park Foundation
Jackson, WY
To help fund projects to protect and enhance the park.
$10,000
Roof Above
Charlotte, NC
To support the needs and housing of Charlottes homeless community.
$10,000
Huntsman Cancer Foundation
Salt Lake City, UT
To support a fund raising bike race which benefits cancer research.
$6,500
Center for the Arts
Jackson, WY
To support the local arts community in Jackson WY
$5,000
Hopeway
Charlotte, NC
To support a residential mental health facility in Charlotte.
$5,000
Lake Toxaway Charities
Lake Toxaway, NC
To support the needs of the under-resourced community in the Lake Toxaway NC area.
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Perper Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Perper Family Foundation reported 45 itemized grants totaling $1M. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $660.3K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include Bowdoin College, William Penn Charter, Spoleto Festival USA, among 45 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Perper Family Foundation is a private foundation based in North Carolina, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Perper Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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