Tyler Perry Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 26-0426383 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | TYLER PERRY FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 541 10TH STREET SUITE 140, ATLANTA GA 30318 |
| Phone | 6783556870 |
| Form and materials | REQUESTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO THE FOUNDATION. |
| 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
44% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | To collect, study, conserve, and present significant works of art across time and cultures in order to connect all people to creativity,… | $500,000 |
| American Friends of Tiff | Woodland Hills, CA | To transform the way people see the world, through film. | $350,000 |
| South Fulton Institute | Atlanta, GA | To create artistically vibrant, environmentally sustainable, and more deeply connected communities. | $50,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation | New York, NY | To further the pioneering vision of the choreographer, dancer, and cultural leader alvin ailey by building an extended cultural community… | $50,000 |
| One Love Community | Brooklyn, NY | To eliminate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. | $40,000 |
| Prayfit Ministries | Woodland Hills, CA | Raising money for kids and families impacted by disability. | $30,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Soccer Foundation | Lilburn, GA | To inspire socio-economically challenged children to reach their fullest potential through a holistic program of physical training,… | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Drum Academy | Jonesboro, GA | To empower communities of marginalized children by elevating emotional intelligence, challenging students capabilities, and building career… | $25,000 |
| Alliance for Chiildren's Rights | Los Angeles, CA | To protect the rights of children in poverty and those overcoming abuse and neglect by delivering free legal services, supportive programs,… | $20,000 |
| Cascade Community Services Inc | Atlanta, GA | To support theorganization'sactivities. | $10,000 |
| Fort Street United Methodist Church | Atlanta, GA | To support theorganization'sactivities. | $10,000 |
| New Image Emergency Shelter | Los Angeles, CA | To decrease and prevent homelessness throughout Los Angeles County. | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission Inc | Los Angeles, CA | To provide help, hope and opportunity to men, women and children in need. | $10,000 |
| Gerald D Crawford Foundation | Morrow, GA | To activate generational wealth through education, service, leadership, and societal awareness. | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Police Association | Atlanta, GA | To support theorganization'sactivities. | $5,000 |
| Greater Works Ministries | Atlanta, GA | To be a relevant, revolutionary ministry of excellence. | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation | Atlanta, GA | To support atlanta firefighters and enhance public safety by funding workforce initiatives, diversity programs, and essential equipment… | $5,000 |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School | Atlanta, GA | To support graduation activities. | $1,850 |
The return also lists 15 grants to individuals ($852,400). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,009,250 | 33 |
| 2023 | $809,850 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503199349101170
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0426383
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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