The Jerry & Eileen Giving Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Jerry & Eileen Giving Fund is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $57,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$57,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$728,668
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $33,000 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,000 | 5 | $717,348 |
| 2024 | $57,000 | 7 | $728,668 |
How to apply
The Jerry & Eileen Giving Fund 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 The Jerry & Eileen Giving Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 5 | $37,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benedictine Foundation | Benedictine Senior Living- Regina/Hastings campus toward Leadership CAMPAIGN | $10,000 |
| Hastings Catholic Ed Found | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Nph-Usa | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Nph-Usa | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of the North | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Tiffany Circle FUND | $5,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of the North | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cameron John Perra
- Danielle Marie Perra
- Eileen Perra
- Jerome J Perra
- Michael Patrick Perra
Questions people ask
Does The Jerry & Eileen Giving Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jerry & Eileen Giving Fund give?
$57,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Jerry & Eileen Giving Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Cameron John Perra (Dir), Danielle Marie Perra (Dir), Eileen Perra (VP, Dir) and Jerome J Perra (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Jerry & Eileen Giving Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.