The Perkin Fund
Accepts applications
The Perkin Fund is a private foundation in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$32.1 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million 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 | $1.5 million | 33 | $30.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 37 | $32.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mrs Winifred P Gray 176 Bay Road, PO Box 2220, S Hamilton, MA 01982-0220 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (978) 468-2266 |
| What to submit | 1. Description of program activities for the grant. 2. Dollar amount of grant request 3. Evidence of the organization's tax exempt status |
| Deadlines | March 15 and september 15 of each calender year |
| Restrictions | 1. Grants are primarily made only to organizations in the USA. 2. No scholarships are awarded. 3. No grants are made to individuals. 4. Distributes its funds annually; only in support of duly incorporated and tax-exempt agencies and institutions. 5. Grants are primarily awarded to organizations concerned with medical research, astronomy, and optics. However, grants to other types of organizations are considered. |
What The Perkin Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $485,000 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $380,000 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $257,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $90,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $75,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $40,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rectory School | Charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Pingree School | Charitable purpose | $110,000 |
| Children's Hospital New Orleans | Charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital Boston | Charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| George Pocock Rowing Foundation | Charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| The Society of Memorial Sloan CC | Charitable purpose | $70,000 |
| Boston Children's Museum | Charitable purpose | $60,000 |
| Friends Academy | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Buckley School | Charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Colgate University | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Kelly Brush Foundation | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc | Charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Boys Club of New York | Charitable purpose | $45,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Dana Hall School | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Peter Westbrook Foundation | Charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| Ap Gardner Post 194 | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Special Forces Charitable Trust | Charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Wellspring House | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Columbia Business School | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| East Hampton Healthcare Foundation | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Nuvance Health Foundation | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Oak Neck Athletic Council | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Sentinel Foundation | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Hamilton Wenham Little League | Charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| US Rowing Foundation | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Fairfield Museum | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Frick Collection | Charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Harvard University Alumni | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservation | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Droste Mental Health Services | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| St John's of Lattingtown Episcopal Church | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Brookwood School | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Connecticut Audubon Society | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristina Perkin Davison
- Matthew Ep Gray
- Winifred P Gray
- Caroline P Los Arcos
- Christopher T Perkin
- Nicolas Perkin
- Richard S Perkin II
- Robert S Perkin
- Thorne L Perkin
- Alexandra T Wiberg
Questions people ask
Does The Perkin Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 15 and september 15 of each calender year.
How much does The Perkin Fund give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Perkin Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Kristina Perkin Davison (Trustee), Matthew Ep Gray (Trustee), Winifred P Gray (Trustee) and Caroline P Los Arcos (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Perkin Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.