Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.3 million in 204 grants; the typical grant was $7,334 and the largest $156,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.3 million
- Number of grants204
- Typical grant$7,334
- Largest grant$156,250
- Assets$72.0 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
40% 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 | $3.1 million | 211 | $60.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 215 | $64.9 million |
| 2025 | $3.3 million | 204 | $72.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | premiersupport@foundationsource.com |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/ |
What Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 56 | $1.4 million |
| Virginia | 40 | $501,910 |
| Maine | 15 | $315,500 |
| California | 7 | $106,166 |
| Delaware | 8 | $98,150 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $95,834 |
| North Carolina | 12 | $94,067 |
| Indiana | 10 | $86,198 |
| New Hampshire | 6 | $76,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $61,693 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of the Eastern Shore | The JA Center of Delmarva | $156,250 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Foundation | Capital Campaign | $145,000 |
| Wicomico Public Library Inc | New Wicomico Flagship Library on Schumaker Pond | $125,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Art for All and Free Fridays | $100,000 |
| Tidalhealth Foundation Inc | Graduate Medical Education | $100,000 |
| University of Southern Maine Foundation | Center for the Arts | $100,000 |
| United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,218 |
| Parsonsburg Fire Co Inc | Enhancing Community Safety: Equipment and Supplies for New Engine Tanker | $75,000 |
| Seaside Christian Academy Inc | Capital Campaign Effort for Gymnasium and Classrooms | $75,000 |
| Tidalhealth Foundation Inc | Mobile Mammography Unit | $75,000 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | Making Food Accessible for our Neighbors on the Eastern Shore - Mobile Market and School Pantries | $70,000 |
| Seven Arrows Elementary School | General & Unrestricted | $67,833 |
| Pregnancy Center Inc | Renovations of New Clinic | $60,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Inc | Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds - The Good Food School Market | $50,000 |
| Christian Shelter Inc | Refurbishment of Prayer Room and HVAC Replacement Projects | $50,000 |
| Delaware Valley University | Poultry Science Center Naming Proposal | $50,000 |
| Faith Over Fear Economic Empowerment Inc | Hands of Prosperity - landscaping projects for veterans and seniors | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Delaware Inc | Food Bank of Delaware's (FBD) Milford Expansion with naming of the Community Market and Cafe | $50,000 |
| Moveable Feast Inc | Eastern Shore Meal Delivery Truck | $50,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art | Blueprint Campaign | $50,000 |
| Pregnancy Center Inc | Pregnancy Care Clinic of the Eastern Shore Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Proctor Academy | Parents' Annual Fund | $50,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town! KY-Ohio Co | $50,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation | University of Georgia Poultry Science Building: A state-of-the-art space for advanced, forward-thinking, relevant poultry research | $40,000 |
| First Principles Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Matching Grant Campaign | $30,000 |
| Joshua M Freeman Foundation | Capital Campaign for the Freeman Arts Pavilion | $30,000 |
| Main Street Gym Inc | Equipment Fund, tutors, scholarship Fund and field trips | $30,000 |
| The United Way of Greater Waterbury Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore Inc | Impact Champion - Mini-Grants, Direct Programs and Get Connected Volunteer Center | $30,000 |
| Wor-Wic Community College Foundation | Preparing for a Stronger Tomorrow - naming of CDL Laboratory | $30,000 |
| Art for the Journey | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Dubois County 4-H Council Inc | Tractor Acquisition Fund | $25,000 |
| Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia | BackPack Program | $25,000 |
| Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation | Young Farmer Education & Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Salisbury School Inc | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Skagit Community Foundation | Skagit Disaster Relief Fund | $25,000 |
| Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Inc | Project Clean Stream: An Environmental Cleanup Initiative with Perdue | $20,000 |
| Ask Childhood Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore Inc | Feed Your Neighbor Fund | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brenda Galgano
- Anne P Oliviero
- Andrea Nicholas Perdue
- Chris Perdue
- James A Perdue
Questions people ask
Does Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: https://corporate.perduefarms.com/company/foundation/.
How much does Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc give?
$3.3 million in tax year 2025, across 204 grants, with a typical grant of $7,334.
Who runs Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brenda Galgano (Dir, Sec, Treas), Anne P Oliviero (Dir), Andrea Nicholas Perdue (Dir) and Chris Perdue (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Franklin P and Arthur W Perdue Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.