James I Perkins Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
James I Perkins Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tyler, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 101 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $594,650. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants101
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$594,650
- Assets$40.6 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.2 million the year before.
62% 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 | $1.6 million | 70 | $35.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 84 | $37.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 101 | $40.6 million |
How to apply
James I Perkins 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 James I Perkins Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 81 | $1.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $7,750 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,250 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $300 |
| Michigan | 1 | $250 |
| New York | 2 | $150 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $136 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Junior College Foundation | Education | $594,650 |
| Bethesda Health Clinic | Charitable | $201,700 |
| Grace Community School | Education | $100,000 |
| Texas State History Museum Foundati | Support | $50,000 |
| Individual | Public safety | $50,000 |
| Nisd Education Foundation | Support | $45,000 |
| Sfasu School of Education | Education | $41,000 |
| The Mentoring Alliance | Community enrichment | $40,000 |
| Sfa Foundation | Educational | $31,400 |
| Concerned Black Men of Nacogdoches | Support | $31,000 |
| Avondale House | Community development | $25,000 |
| Individual | Community enrichment | $25,000 |
| County Roads Rescue | Support | $25,000 |
| Smith County Pets Alive | Support | $15,000 |
| East Texas Symphony Orchestra | Community enrichment | $13,000 |
| SPCA of East Texas | Support | $12,500 |
| Human Society of Nacogdoches County | Support | $11,000 |
| Trunorth Security Specialist LLC | Support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Education | $9,500 |
| East Texas Area Council | Community enrichment | $8,245 |
| Tyler Police Foundation | Support | $7,500 |
| Texas Exes - Ex Students' Assoc of | Education | $6,500 |
| Tyler Rose Museum | Community enrichment | $6,000 |
| East Texas Communities Foundation | Community enrichment | $5,500 |
| Hospice of East Texas | Community enrichment | $5,500 |
| Tyler Civic Theatre Center | Community enrichment | $5,000 |
| Women's Fund of East Texas | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Texas Rose Festival Foundation | Community enrichment | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Community enrichment | $5,000 |
| Tisch Brain Tumor Center - Duke | Education | $5,000 |
| B3 Ministries Inc | Religious | $5,000 |
| Christus Trinity Mother Frances Fou | Community enrichment | $4,750 |
| Camp Tyler | Education | $4,000 |
| Green Acres Baptist Church | Religious | $3,750 |
| Tyler Museum of Art | Community enrichment | $3,500 |
| The Order of St John | Religious | $3,000 |
| Mosaic Foundation | Support | $3,000 |
| The Institute for A Secure America | Support | $3,000 |
| Literacy Council of Tyler - Pave Ea | Education | $2,600 |
| Young Audiences of North East Texas | Community enrichment | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James I Perkins
- James I Perkins Jr
- Laura C Perkins Fonville
- Margaret H Perkins
- Kim Luna
- Cory Beasley
Questions people ask
Does James I Perkins Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James I Perkins Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 101 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs James I Perkins Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James I Perkins (President), James I Perkins Jr (Director), Laura C Perkins Fonville (Director) and Margaret H Perkins (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does James I Perkins Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and community development.