Perry Foundation
Historical FunderIowa City, Iowa · EIN 73-1646632 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 and $650.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GEORGE PERRY |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 WHITE OAK PLACE, IOWA CITY IA 52245 |
| Phone | 3193541549 |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER STATING PURPOSE OF FUNDS ASKED FOR |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST BE 501 C(3) ORGANIZATION - SUMBIT COPY OF EXEMPTION LETTER |
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
25% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | Des Moines, IA | Preserve iowa heritage | $4,000 |
| University of Iowa Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Support university | $2,900 |
| Johnson County Community Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Support community projects | $1,000 |
| Greater Shenandoah Foundation | Shenandoah, IA | Support activities | $1,000 |
| Community | Iowa City, IA | Support activites | $650 |
| Heiffer International | Little Rock, AR | Purchase animals | $450 |
| Free Medical Clinic | Iowa City, IA | Support activities | $350 |
| Englert Theater | Iowa City, IA | Support activities | $350 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Iowa City, IA | Support activites | $350 |
| Salvation Army of Johnson County | Iowa City, IA | Support activities | $350 |
| Shelter House of Iowa City | Iowa City, IA | Support activities | $350 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | Royal Oak, MI | Support amazon adopt-a-school progra | $350 |
| Iowa City Hospice | Iowa City, IA | Support activities | $300 |
| Amazon Medical Project | Mazomanie, WI | Support medical supply purchases | $250 |
| Friends of Ipbs | Johnston, IA | Support activities | $240 |
| Grand Circle Foundation | Boston, MA | Support activities | $200 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($9,700). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,790 | 23 |
| 2023 | $22,790 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531959349100408
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1646632
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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