The Perillo Tours Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Perillo Tours Foundation is a private foundation in Syracuse, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $108,735 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$108,735
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,500 the year before.
67% 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 | $62,360 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $41,500 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $108,735 | 9 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
The Perillo Tours 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 The Perillo Tours Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $60,385 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $28,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $350 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell College Of Veterary Medicine | Support forAnimal Hospital | $30,000 |
| Italian Cultural Foundation | Preserve and EducatePublic on AllThings Italian | $25,000 |
| Ridgewood Symphony Orchestra | Support forSymphonyOrchestra | $25,000 |
| Norman Rockwell Museum | Support for Museum | $10,000 |
| Seeds of Change Free Clinic | Medical Care forWomen, Children& Families in Need | $10,000 |
| Fordham University | Support for EducationalInstitution | $5,000 |
| Ramapo College Foundation | Support forEducationalInstitution | $3,000 |
| North Salem Lions Club | Provide Servicesto Needy | $385 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Medical Researchfor BloodDisorders | $350 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Perillo
- Suzanne Pfister
Questions people ask
Does The Perillo Tours Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Perillo Tours Foundation give?
$108,735 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Perillo Tours Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Perillo (Trustee) and Suzanne Pfister (Trustee).
What does The Perillo Tours Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.