Ely J Perry Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ely J Perry Foundation is a private foundation in Kinston, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $345,890 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $64,520. 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$345,890
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$64,520
- Assets$33,740
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was up from $249,339 the year before.
49% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $246,470 | 34 | $49,133 |
| 2023 | $249,339 | 46 | $136,155 |
| 2024 | $345,890 | 63 | $33,740 |
How to apply
Ely J Perry 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 Ely J Perry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 46 | $313,705 |
| New York | 1 | $16,400 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Refuge the Refuge | Annual giving | $64,520 |
| Faith Fellowship Church Faith Fellowship Church | Annual giving | $41,160 |
| Grace Fellowship Church Grace Fellowship Church | Annual giving | $34,875 |
| Community Council for the Arts Community Council for the Arts | Annual giving | $27,900 |
| First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church | Annual giving | $21,800 |
| UNC at Chapel Hill UNC at Chapel Hill | Annual giving | $20,000 |
| Lift Up the Vulnerable Lift Up the Vulnerable | Annual giving | $16,400 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Boys & Girls Clubs | Annual giving | $11,000 |
| Hope Prepatory School Hope Prepatory School | Annual giving | $11,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts of America | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Eagle Scouts East Carolina Council Bsa | Annual giving | $9,100 |
| Young Life Lenoirgreene Young Life Lenoir/Greene | Annual giving | $6,750 |
| Lenoir Memorial Hospital Foundation Lenoir Memorial Hospital Foundation | Annual giving | $5,500 |
| Salvation Army Salvation Army | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Morehead Cain Scholarship Morehead Cain Scholarship | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Angel Ministries Angel Ministries | Annual giving | $4,500 |
| Carolina Study Center Carolina Study Center | Annual giving | $4,000 |
| Epic Epic | Annual giving | $3,500 |
| NC Study Center North Carolina Study Center | Annual giving | $3,500 |
| Sonset Ministries Sonset Ministries | Annual giving | $3,500 |
| Arendell Parrott Academy Annual Fun Arendell Parrott Academy Annual Fund | Annual giving | $2,500 |
| Woodberry Forest School Woodberry Forest School | Annual giving | $2,500 |
| Hope Restorations Hope Restorations | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| Precept Ministries Precept Ministries | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| Samaritans Purse Samaritans Purse | Annual giving | $2,000 |
| Faith and Freedom Faith and Freedom | Annual giving | $1,500 |
| The Leadership Institute the Leadership Institute | Annual giving | $1,500 |
| Lenoir Greene United Way Lenoir Greene United Way | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| United Way United Way | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| American Center for Law and Justice American Center for Law and Justice | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Baja Bound Baja Bound | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Bogue Banks Baptist Church Bogue Banks Baptist Church | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Camp Seafarer Camp Seafarer | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Cedar Creek Baptist Church Cedar Creek Baptist Church | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Intouch Ministries Intouch Ministries | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christi International Fellowship for Christians and Jews | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Judicial Watch Judicial Watch | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| NC Community Foundation NC Community Foundation | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Rivermont Baptist Church Rivermont Baptist Church | Annual giving | $1,000 |
| Start Well Institute Start Well Institute | Annual giving | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ely J Perry III
- Dan E Perry
- Burton S Rudolph
- James S Perry
Questions people ask
Does Ely J Perry Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ely J Perry Foundation give?
$345,890 in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Ely J Perry Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ely J Perry III (President), Dan E Perry (Vice Preside), Burton S Rudolph (Secretary) and James S Perry (Treasurer).
What does Ely J Perry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and education.