Sunita and Brian Pereira Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sunita and Brian Pereira Family Foundation is a private foundation in Winchester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $211,250 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$211,250
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $224,570 the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $120,900 | 19 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $224,570 | 27 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $211,250 | 15 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Sunita and Brian Pereira Family 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 Sunita and Brian Pereira Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $89,250 |
| New York | 2 | $75,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $11,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peabody Essex Museum | Naming of museum skybridge | $70,000 |
| American India Foundation | Livelihood, skills training, healthcare to improve human capital | $65,000 |
| Princeton University | Education | $15,000 |
| The Huntington | Boston's leading theater professional company | $15,000 |
| Peaks Island Fund | Support of non profits working for peaks island | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Established an endowed chair in nephrology at tufts university school of medicine | $10,000 |
| Vellore CMC Foundation | Supports free care to indigent patients and villages in india | $10,000 |
| Freeland | Support building capacity of frontline personnel | $5,000 |
| Wellan Montessori School | Independent coeducational montessori school for students from ages 15 months to grade 8 | $5,000 |
| Buckingham Browne & Nichols School | Provide support for education of underprivileged school children | $2,000 |
| Illustration Institute | Institute for developement of graphic artist residency on peaks island | $1,000 |
| Office of the Archbishop | Supports broad range of education, social and community needs in boston area | $1,000 |
| Tasveer | To inspire social change through thought provoking south asian films, art and storytelling | $1,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | Food and other supports for holess population in boston | $1,000 |
| Nurtury Early Education | Investing in early childhood education and healthy development | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Pereira
- Sunita Pereira
- Natasha VP Sommerfeld
- Nikhil L Pereira-Kamath
- Shubha Ramani
Questions people ask
Does Sunita and Brian Pereira Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sunita and Brian Pereira Family Foundation give?
$211,250 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sunita and Brian Pereira Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian Pereira (Trustee), Sunita Pereira (Trustee), Natasha VP Sommerfeld (Director) and Nikhil L Pereira-Kamath (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sunita and Brian Pereira Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.