The Perper Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Perper Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $660,250. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$660,250
- Assets$17.0 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $963,754 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $1.2 million | 59 | $13.5 million |
| 2024 | $963,754 | 45 | $15.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 45 | $17.0 million |
How to apply
The Perper Family 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 Perper Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 1 | $660,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $130,000 |
| North Carolina | 23 | $101,860 |
| South Carolina | 6 | $83,900 |
| New York | 3 | $16,828 |
| Wyoming | 2 | $15,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $6,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,750 |
| Georgia | 2 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin College | To support the annual fund and endowment providing scholarships for under-resourced students attending college at Bowdoin. | $660,250 |
| William Penn Charter | To support the annual fund of a college preparatory school in Philadelphia PA. | $125,000 |
| Spoleto Festival USA | To support the annual fund and transition fund of an arts festival in Charleston. | $73,000 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | To support a community college in Charlotte in honor of Travis Hain. | $25,000 |
| Charlotte Country Day School | To support the mission of the school through its annual fund and endowment. | $22,000 |
| Build a Nest | To support the creative engagement of female artisans around the world. | $10,328 |
| Roof Above | To support the needs and housing of Charlottes homeless community. | $10,000 |
| Grand Teton Natl Park Foundation | To help fund projects to protect and enhance the park. | $10,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | To support a fund raising bike race which benefits cancer research. | $6,500 |
| Agnes Irwin School | To support the education of young girls. | $5,000 |
| Charlotte Rescue Mission | To support a drug and alcohol recovery program in Charlotte. | $5,000 |
| Charleston Literary Festival | To support the literary education in the Charleston community. | $5,000 |
| Heart Math | To support a math tutoring program offered in the Charlotte Mecklenburg school system. | $5,000 |
| Hopeway | To support a residential mental health facility in Charlotte. | $5,000 |
| Lake Toxaway Charities | To support the needs of the under-resourced community in the Lake Toxaway NC area. | $5,000 |
| Stars Nashville | To support the organizations mission providing school-based prevention and intervention services for adolescents struggling with mental health challenges AND substance use. | $5,000 |
| Center for the Arts | To support the local arts community in Jackson WY | $5,000 |
| NYU Entrepreneurial Institute | To support th entrepreneurial talents of NYU students. | $5,000 |
| Womens Impact Fund | To support a womens collective giving organization. | $3,800 |
| Virgnia Episcopal School | To support the annual fund of a college preparatory high school in Virginia. | $3,500 |
| Bee Mighty | To support the families who have premature babies ending the services of a NICU. | $2,510 |
| Augustine Literacy Project | To support the organizations mission of advancing literacy within the Charlotte Mecklenburg School system. | $2,500 |
| Charlotte Bilingual Preschool | To support a bilingual early learning program. | $2,500 |
| Kiawah Conservancy | To support the conservation efforts on Kiawah Island SC. | $2,500 |
| Low Country Food Bank | To support the efforts to combat food insecurity in the Low Country of SC. | $2,500 |
| NC Outward Bound School | To support an outdoor education program in Western North Carolina. | $2,500 |
| SMU Cox Business School | To support the annual fund of SMU Cox School of Business. | $2,500 |
| Safe Alliance | To support a program providing services to domestic violence and sexual abuse victims in Charlotte. | $2,500 |
| Special Operations Care Fund | To support the needs of Special Operations veterans. | $2,500 |
| NYU Stern Business School | To support mission of the educational institution. | $1,500 |
| First Tee of Charlotte | To support the teaching of life skills through the game of golf. | $1,000 |
| Brevard Music Center | To support the education of talented students in a summer music program. | $1,000 |
| Christ Church | To support the annual fund of a church in Charlotte NC | $1,000 |
| Communities in Schools | To provide support services for students in low income schools in Charlotte. | $1,000 |
| Emory University | To support the annual fund of Emory Universitys Business School. | $1,000 |
| The Harvest Center | To support the job training of low income residents in Charlotte. | $1,000 |
| FFTC Queens Table | To support the local arts community in Charlotte. | $1,000 |
| Renaissance West Community Initiati | To support a place-based community resource program in West Charlotte. | $1,000 |
| 24 Foundation | To support the 24 Booty Race that contributes to support services for cancer patients. | $800 |
| Stratton Community Foundation | To support the 24 Hours of Stratton ski event at Stratton Mountain that benefits local children in need. | $520 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Perper
- Scott Perper
- Lindsay Perper
- Brent Perper
- Daisy Perper
- Tyler Perper
- Taylor Perper
Questions people ask
Does The Perper Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Perper Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Perper Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne Perper (Chair), Scott Perper (Vice Chair Treasurer), Lindsay Perper (Secretary) and Brent Perper (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Perper Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.