Margaret and David Perry Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Margaret and David Perry Foundation is a private foundation in St Petersburg, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $229,157 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $50,000. 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$229,157
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $271,663 the year before.
50% 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 | $271,663 | 17 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $229,157 | 20 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Margaret and David Perry 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 Margaret and David Perry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 18 | $198,157 |
| Alabama | 2 | $31,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dali Museum | New building & garden maintenance | $50,000 |
| St Petersburg College Foundation | For palladium courtyard | $48,657 |
| First Baptist Church of St Petersburg | For religous advancement | $40,000 |
| Lee County Histrocial Society | Renovations for feed & seed building | $25,000 |
| Academy Prep Center of St Petersburg | For children education | $15,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | Endowment for margaret & david perry scholarship | $10,000 |
| Greater Tampa Bay Area Council Boy Scouts of America | To purchase & wrap trailer | $7,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Auburn | For painting, rug, chairs | $6,000 |
| St Pete Free Clinic | For local community needs for food and other assistance | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | For children education & guidance | $3,500 |
| Westcare Foundation | For the mustard seed inn | $2,000 |
| Florida Dream Fund Center | For general charitable purposes to help families | $2,000 |
| Chorus Angelorum of St Petersburg | For performing arts in music | $2,000 |
| Florida Botanical Gardens | Children's discovery garden & children's trail | $2,000 |
| Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation | General charitable purpose for education of children | $2,000 |
| Friends of Strays | General charitable purpose for shelter & adoption of homeless animalsshelter | $2,000 |
| St Pet Youth Farm | For general charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Urban Food Park Inc | For general charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Florida Resurrection House | For general charitable purposes to provide housing for families | $2,000 |
| West Coast Public Broadcasting | For protection of broadcasting | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sabal Trust Company
- Robert H Willis
- Jackson Willis
- Walker Willis
- Elizabeth Willis Jordan
Questions people ask
Does Margaret and David Perry Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margaret and David Perry Foundation give?
$229,157 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Margaret and David Perry Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sabal Trust Company (Co-Trustee), Robert H Willis (Co-Trustee), Jackson Willis (Co-Trustee) and Walker Willis (Co-Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Margaret and David Perry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.