The Louis B & Joan M Perry Family Foundation
Historical FunderWadsworth, Ohio · EIN 20-3927535 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded74
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,080 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LOUIS AND JOAN PERRY |
|---|---|
| Address | 5617 APPIAN WAY, WADSWORTH OH 44281 |
| Phone | 3303345033 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS BY MAIL, NO PHONE CALLS. SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
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
27% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Community Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Program and operational support | $165,299 |
| St Johns Evangelist Parish | Cleveland, OH | Program and operational support | $160,000 |
| St Vincent St Mary High School | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $127,200 |
| Catholic Charities | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $115,000 |
| Archbishop Hoban High School | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $112,148 |
| The Village of St Edward | Wadsworth, OH | Program and operational support | $100,000 |
| Guardian Angels Foundation for Tomorrow | Morrisville, PA | Program and operational support | $50,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Church | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $45,000 |
| Guardian Angels Church | Copley, OH | Program and operational support | $40,000 |
| St Mary Church and School | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $26,000 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $20,000 |
| St Vincent St Mary High School Foundation | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $20,000 |
| Benedictines of Mary Queen of Peace | Cleveland, OH | Program and operational support | $15,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Program and operational support | $12,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Program and operational support | $11,500 |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church | Wadsworth, OH | Program and operational support | $11,500 |
| Hands Together | Springfield, MA | Program and operational support | $10,800 |
| Akron Area YMCA | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $10,000 |
| Artis | Lakewood, OH | Program and operational support | $10,000 |
| Holtz's Heroes Foundation Inc | Fishers, IN | Program and operational support | $10,000 |
| Ibh Addiction Recovery Center | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $10,000 |
| Italian American Professional and Businessmen Club | Lakewood, CO | Program and operational support | $10,000 |
| Kent State University Foundation | Kent, OH | Program and operational support | $10,000 |
| The University of Akron | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $10,000 |
| Glenmary Home Missionary | Fairfield, OH | Program and operational support | $8,000 |
| Girls on the Run Neo | Brecksville, OH | Program and operational support | $7,500 |
| Lyceum School | South Euclid, OH | Program and operational support | $7,500 |
| Ave Maria School of Law | Naples, FL | Program and operational support | $7,000 |
| International Soap Box Derby | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $7,000 |
| St Jude Parish | Elyria, OH | Program and operational support | $7,000 |
| Haven of Rest Ministries | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $6,000 |
| Stewart's Caring Place | Fairlawn, OH | Program and operational support | $6,000 |
| Clinton Cemetery Association | Irvingon, NJ | Program and operational support | $5,500 |
| Gennesaret - Homerun for the Homeless | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $5,200 |
| First Tee of Greater Akron | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $5,166 |
| Cornerstone of Hope | Independence, OH | Program and operational support | $5,150 |
| Ohio Veterans Memorial Park | Clinton, OH | Program and operational support | $5,149 |
| Akron Children's Hospital | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Central Catholic High School | Cleveland, OH | Program and operational support | $5,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic - Velosano | Cleveland, OH | Program and operational support | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Church | Fairlawn, OH | Program and operational support | $5,000 |
| Jamaica Outreach Program | Naples, FL | Program and operational support | $5,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | New York City, NY | Program and operational support | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus School | Wadsworth, OH | Program and operational support | $5,000 |
| St Hilary Church | Fairlawn, OH | Program and operational support | $5,000 |
| St Ignatius High School | Cleveland, OH | Program and operational support | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Program and operational support | $5,000 |
| University Hospital | Cleveland, OH | Program and operational support | $5,000 |
| Village of Doylestown-Performing Arts | Doylestown, PA | Program and operational support | $5,000 |
| Broken Chains Ministry | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $4,000 |
| Capuchin Franciscan Friars | Union City, NJ | Program and operational support | $4,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Sarasota, FL | Program and operational support | $4,000 |
| Padre Pio Foundation of America | Cromwell, CT | Program and operational support | $4,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Program and operational support | $4,000 |
| Open M Ministry Akron | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $3,124 |
| Joseph & Mary's Home | Cleveland, OH | Program and operational support | $3,080 |
| Battered Women's Shelter | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $3,000 |
| Engineers Foundation of Ohio | Columbus, OH | Program and operational support | $3,000 |
| Jake's Reach Inc | Akron, OH | Program and operational support | $3,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Program and operational support | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 74 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,312,118 | 74 |
| 2023 | $1,039,316 | 72 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542969349100319
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3927535
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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