Perkins Foundation
Accepts applications
Perkins Foundation is a private foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,850 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$29,850
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was up from $19,250 the year before.
56% 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 | $25,750 | 11 | $883,095 |
| 2024 | $19,250 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $29,850 | 11 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard C Perkins 730 E Lake St, Wayzata, MN 55391 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (952) 473-8367 |
| What to submit | Letter of request by applicant |
| Deadlines | November 15 annually |
| Restrictions | Primary focus is serving young people in MN and WI |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 7 | $18,850 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $8,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Olson YMCA | Sustaining Pledge | $10,000 |
| Westby Norse Fund | RWP Scholarship | $8,000 |
| PACER Center | Annual Benefit | $3,000 |
| Three Rivers Park District Foundati | Support | $1,850 |
| Individual | Support | $1,500 |
| The Life Raft Group | Support | $1,500 |
| Friends of IPWSO | Support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support | $1,000 |
| GIST Caner Research Fund | Support | $1,000 |
| Westby Area Historical Society | Support | $500 |
| New Life in Christ Ministry | Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard C Perkins
- Dan Perkins
- Pamela Brown
Questions people ask
Does Perkins Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 15 annually.
How much does Perkins Foundation give?
$29,850 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Perkins Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard C Perkins (President), Dan Perkins (Vice President) and Pamela Brown (Vice President).