The Kenneth and Bettie Christopher Perry Foundation
Invitation OnlyRichmond, Virginia · EIN 54-1806557 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$117K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$200
Total assets$195K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $400.
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
36% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Symphony | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $50,000 |
| Westminster Canterbury Foundation | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $50,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $8,000 |
| Science Museum of VA | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $1,000 |
| Virginia Museum of History & Culture | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $1,000 |
| George C Marshall Research Foundation | Lexington, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $500 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $500 |
| VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $500 |
| World Pediatrics | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $500 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted operational support | $400 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $400 |
| St Francis Home | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $300 |
| Special Olympics Virginia | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $300 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $250 |
| Boys Town | Boys Town, NE | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Feedmore Inc | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Historic Richmond | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| St Labre Indian School | Topeka, KS | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Young Americans Foundation | Reston, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Cumberland University | Lebanon, TN | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| American Federation of Police | Titusville, FL | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Erlanger, KY | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| Friends of Hollywood Cemetary | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Merrifield, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| Lakeside Volunteer Rescue Squad | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| National Trust for Historic | Washington, DC | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| Navy League Richmond Council | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| Vpm | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Museum | Detroit, MI | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| Virginia War Memorial | Richmond, VA | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,250 | 38 |
| 2024 | $38,400 | 31 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601219349101435
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1806557
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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