Jean Perkins Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jean Perkins Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.9 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $959,680. 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$4.9 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$959,680
- Assets$127 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.2 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.2 million | 24 | $119 million |
| 2024 | $4.9 million | 23 | $127 million |
How to apply
Jean Perkins 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 Jean Perkins Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $3.8 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $367,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $350,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $325,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | To support the research efforts of ucla's urology department and additional medical device needs | $959,680 |
| Hoover Institute | To support the organization's programatic efforts around national security, technology, and the law | $553,900 |
| St John's Health Care Foundation | To purchase medical equipment | $487,675 |
| American Cancer Society | To support the sarah cavallaro liquid biopsies & dr delito research | $367,500 |
| Henry M Jackson Foundation | To support the organization's medical research program around traumatic brain injury | $350,000 |
| University of Texas | To support the school's veteran scholarship program | $325,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | To support the hospital's cbdi program | $300,000 |
| Sanford-Burnham Medical Research | To provide the general support | $300,000 |
| USC Eye Institute | To support the institute's STEM cell therapy for macular degeneration program | $299,937 |
| Foundation for Women Warriors | To support the organization's mission of improving the lives of female veterans | $200,000 |
| Harvey Mudd College | To support the college's mission to educate engineers, scientists, and mathematicians | $200,000 |
| La Fire Dept Scholarship Fund | To provide scholarship funding for the children of la fire fighters | $100,000 |
| Santa Catalina School | To support the school's educational mission | $100,000 |
| Word of Honor Fund | To support a mentoring program for the children of fallen special forces members | $100,000 |
| Chips Vision to Learn | To support the nonprofit's vision to learn program | $50,000 |
| PWC | To provide the general support | $50,000 |
| Sister Stella Foundation | To support the organization's robotic coding program and the sun shade program | $50,000 |
| Steam Coders | To support the organization's mission to improve student's academic and career prospects | $50,000 |
| Stanford Service to School | To provide the general support | $45,000 |
| Bel Air Bay Club | To provide funding for the employee scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Lundquist Institute | To provide the general support | $20,000 |
| Bandini Foundation | To support the va golf course | $10,000 |
| The Dream Center | To provide the general support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Caitlin Bell Carroll
- Cindy Connolly
- Cynthia Sprague Connolly
- J Joe Connolly
- James Carroll III
- R Joseph Hull
- Justine Carroll-Campbell
Questions people ask
Does Jean Perkins Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jean Perkins Foundation give?
$4.9 million in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Jean Perkins Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Caitlin Bell Carroll (Director), Cindy Connolly (Director), Cynthia Sprague Connolly (Director) and J Joe Connolly (Financial Officer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Jean Perkins Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.