Jean Perkins Foundation
Invitation OnlyLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 33-0436485 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$5M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$139.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $45,575 and $300,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To support the research efforts of ucla's urology department and additional medical device needs | $991,000 |
| St John's Health Care Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | To purchase medical equipment | $604,500 |
| Hoover Institute | Stanford, CA | To support the organization's programmatic efforts around national security, technology, and the law | $500,000 |
| Massachusetts General Dr Brian Edlow | Boston, MA | Funding for a service member traumatic injury diagnostics research study | $325,055 |
| University of Texas | Austin, TX | To support the school's veteran scholarship program | $325,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | To support the hospital's cbdi program | $300,000 |
| Sanford-Burnham Medical Research | LA Jolla, CA | To provide general support | $300,000 |
| Usc Eye Institute | Los Angeles, CA | To support the institute's STEM cell therapy for macular degeneration program | $300,000 |
| Foundation for Women Warriors | Los Angeles, CA | To support the organization's mission of improving the lives of female veterans | $200,000 |
| Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA | To support the college's mission to educate engineers, scientists, and mathematicians | $200,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | To fund a multiple myeloma research project | $150,000 |
| Bandini Foundation | Agoura Hills, CA | To support the va golf course | $100,000 |
| LA Fire Dept Scholarship Fund | Los Angeles, CA | To provide scholarship funding for the children of LA fire fighters | $100,000 |
| Santa Catalina School | Monterey, CA | To support the school's educational mission | $100,000 |
| Word of Honor Fund | Virginia Beach, VA | To support a mentoring program for the children of fallen special forces members | $100,000 |
| Braun Levi Loyola High School Scholarship | Los Angeles, CA | Funding for the braun levi academic scholarship fund at loyola high school | $50,000 |
| Community Initiatives | San Francisco, CA | To fund a STEM training program | $50,000 |
| Lundquist Institute | Torrance, CA | To provide general support | $50,000 |
| Sister Stella Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | To support the organization's robotic coding program and the sun shade program | $50,000 |
| St Paul the Apostle | Los Angeles, CA | To fund the replacement of classroom doors | $50,000 |
| One805 Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | To provide emergency equipment for the santa barbara fire department | $45,575 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | To fund scholarships for u.s. veteran students | $40,000 |
| Bel Air Bay Club | Pacific Palisades, CA | To provide funding for the employee scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Chips Vision to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | To support the nonprofit's vision to learn program | $25,000 |
| Tailhook Educational Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Funding for the tailhook scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Give an Hour | Clarksburg, MD | To support a mental health research study for service members | $15,000 |
| Ava's Heart Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | To support ava's heart in providing housing and financial assistance for heart transfer patients | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,022,130 | 27 |
| 2024 | $4,944,192 | 23 |
| 2023 | $5,184,218 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602549349100320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-0436485
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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