The Perkins Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySanford, North Carolina · EIN 20-8523229 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$86K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $5,000.
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
11% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church | Sanford, NC | Outreach programs | $48,600 |
| Grace Christian School Grace Chapel Church | Sanford, NC | Outreach programs | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Occoneechee Council | Raleigh, NC | Outreach programs | $5,000 |
| Lee County Education Foundation | Sanford, NC | Outreach programs | $5,000 |
| Sandhills Classical Christian School Inc | Carthage, NC | Outreach programs | $5,000 |
| Temple Theatre Company Inc | Sanford, NC | Outreach programs | $5,000 |
| Ascend Leadership Academy | Sanford, NC | Outreach programs | $2,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Outreach programs | $1,000 |
| The Unit Foundation | Vass, NC | Outreach programs | $1,000 |
| Wallace Presbyterian Church | Wallace, NC | Outreach programs | $1,000 |
| Providence Baptist Church | Greensboro, NC | Outreach programs | $500 |
| Downtown Sanford Inc | Sanford, NC | Outreach programs | $500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Sanford, NC | Outreach programs | $250 |
| Disability Rights North Carolina | Raleigh, NC | Outreach programs | $250 |
| Tlc Golf | Raleigh, NC | Outreach programs | $150 |
| Family Promise of Lee County | Sanford, NC | Outreach programs | $100 |
| VFW Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Outreach programs | $100 |
| Railroad House Historical Society | Sanford, NC | Outreach programs | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,550 | 18 |
| 2024 | $118,603 | 22 |
| 2023 | $108,675 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640779349100804
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8523229
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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