Perakis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Perakis Foundation is a private foundation in Wilton, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $208,334 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$208,334
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$521,883
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was down from $263,406 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $84,744 | 39 | $843,984 |
| 2024 | $263,406 | 35 | $683,929 |
| 2025 | $208,334 | 40 | $521,883 |
How to apply
Perakis Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Perakis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 23 | $160,005 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $23,194 |
| New York | 7 | $10,545 |
| California | 1 | $9,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $590 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westport Writers Workshop I Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Red Sox Foundation | General support | $21,906 |
| Community Health Resources Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Silver Hill Hospital | General support | $15,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General support | $9,000 |
| Candlelighters of New York City Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | General support | $4,000 |
| Goodspeed Opera House | General support | $3,240 |
| Laurel House | General support | $3,000 |
| Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Waveny Lifecare Network | General support | $2,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of CT Inc | General support | $1,500 |
| Bedlam Inc | General support | $1,250 |
| Meals on Wheels of Wilton Inc | General support | $1,240 |
| Circle of Care | General support | $1,000 |
| Family and Childrens Agency | General support | $1,000 |
| Pallative Care for Uganda | General support | $1,000 |
| Prospector Theater | General support | $1,000 |
| Riverbrook Regional YMCA | General support | $1,000 |
| Therapeutic Adventures Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans Against the War | General support | $1,000 |
| Wilton Library Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Silvermine Guild of Artists Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Peccadillo Theater Company | General support | $695 |
| The Public Theater | General support | $600 |
| The Carver Inc | General support | $525 |
| Abc of Wilton | General support | $500 |
| Atlantic Theater Company | General support | $500 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | General support | $500 |
| Everest Leadership Academy Inc | General support | $500 |
| International Ocd Foundation Inc | General support | $500 |
| Connecticut State Seniors Golf Association | General support | $500 |
| Norwalk Grass Roots Tennis | General support | $500 |
| Pawel's Children Inc | General support | $500 |
| Sawgrass Foundation Inc | General support | $500 |
| Stay at Home in Wilton Inc | General support | $500 |
| Trackside Teen Center of Wilton | General support | $500 |
| Givengain Foundation USA | General support | $288 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville | General support | $90 |
Officers and trustees
- James A Perakis
- James W Perakis
Questions people ask
Does Perakis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Perakis Foundation give?
$208,334 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Perakis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James A Perakis (Trustee) and James W Perakis (Trustee).
What does Perakis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and youth programs.