Perkins Foundation
Historical FunderWayzata, Minnesota · EIN 41-0948862 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Richard C Perkins |
|---|---|
| Address | 730 E Lake St, Wayzata MN 55391 |
| Phone | 9524738367 |
| Form and materials | Letter of request by applicant |
| Deadlines | November 15 annually |
| Restrictions | Primary focus is serving young people in MN and WI |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Olson YMCA | Longville, MN | Sustaining Pledge | $10,000 |
| Westby Norse Fund | Westby, WI | RWP Scholarship | $8,000 |
| PACER Center | Minneapolis, MN | Annual Benefit | $3,000 |
| Three Rivers Park District Foundati | Plymouth, MN | Support | $1,850 |
| Friends of IPWSO | Eden Prairie, MN | Support | $1,000 |
| GIST Caner Research Fund | North Miami Beach, FL | Support | $1,000 |
| Westby Area Historical Society | Westby, WI | Support | $500 |
| New Life in Christ Ministry | Clearwater, MN | Support | $500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($4,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,850 | 11 |
| 2024 | $19,250 | 7 |
| 2023 | $25,750 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600519349100205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-0948862
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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