Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 101 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Junior College FoundationTyler, TX | Education | $595K |
| Bethesda Health ClinicTyler, TX | Charitable | $202K |
| Grace Community SchoolTyler, TX | Education | $100K |
| Texas State History Museum FoundatiAustin, TX | Support | $50K |
| Nacogdoches Law Enforecement FoundaNacogdoches, TX | Public safety | $50K |
| Nisd Education FoundationNacogdoches, TX | Support | $45K |
| Sfasu School of EducationNacogdoches, TX | Education | $41K |
| The Mentoring AllianceTyler, TX | Community enrichment | $40K |
| Sfa FoundationNacogdoches, TX | Educational | $31K |
| Concerned Black Men of NacogdochesNacogdoches, TX | Support | $31K |
| Avondale HouseHouston, TX | Community development | $25K |
| Junior AchievementTyler, TX | Community enrichment | $25K |
| County Roads RescueJacksonville, TX | Support | $25K |
| Smith County Pets AliveLindale, TX | Support | $15K |
| East Texas Symphony OrchestraTyler, TX | Community enrichment | $13K |
| SPCA of East TexasTyler, TX | Support | $13K |
| Human Society of Nacogdoches CountyNacogdoches, TX | Support | $11K |
| Trunorth Security Specialist LLCDallas, TX | Support | $10K |
| Ut TylerTyler, TX | Education | $9,500 |
| East Texas Area CouncilTyler, TX | Community enrichment | $8,245 |
| Tyler Police FoundationTyler, TX | Support | $7,500 |
| Texas Exes - Ex Students' Assoc ofAustin, TX | Education | $6,500 |
| Tyler Rose MuseumTyler, TX | Community enrichment | $6,000 |
| East Texas Communities FoundationTyler, TX | Community enrichment | $5,500 |
| Hospice of East TexasTyler, TX | Community enrichment | $5,500 |
| Tyler Civic Theatre CenterTyler, TX | Community enrichment | $5,000 |
| Women's Fund of East TexasTyler, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Texas Rose Festival FoundationTyler, TX | Community enrichment | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectHouston, TX | Community enrichment | $5,000 |
| Tisch Brain Tumor Center - DukeDurham, NC | Education | $5,000 |
| B3 Ministries IncTyler, TX | Religious | $5,000 |
| Christus Trinity Mother Frances FouTyler, TX | Community enrichment | $4,750 |
| Camp TylerWhitehouse, TX | Education | $4,000 |
| Green Acres Baptist ChurchTyler, TX | Religious | $3,750 |
| Tyler Museum of ArtTyler, TX | Community enrichment | $3,500 |
| The Order of St JohnWashington, DC | Religious | $3,000 |
| Mosaic FoundationOmaha, NE | Support | $3,000 |
| The Institute for a Secure AmericaWashington, DC | Support | $3,000 |
| Literacy Council of Tyler - Pave EaTyler, TX | Education | $2,600 |
| Young Audiences of North East TexasTyler, TX | Community enrichment | $2,500 |
| Ut Law School FoundationAustin, TX | Education | $2,500 |
| Marvin Methodist ChurchTyler, TX | Religious | $2,500 |
| Chancellor's Council Executive CommAustin, TX | Support | $2,500 |
| Canine CompanionsIrving, TX | Support | $2,500 |
| Navy Seal FoundationGrapevine, TX | Support | $2,500 |
| Barc - Anderson Co Humane SocietyPalestine, TX | Support | $2,500 |
| Tyler Metro Chamber FoundationTyler, TX | Support | $2,500 |
| Tyler Metro ChurchTyler, TX | Religious | $2,000 |
| Rusk Independent School DistrictRusk, TX | Educational | $2,000 |
| Regents AcademyNacogdoches, TX | Education | $2,000 |
| American Legion Coleman Isgate PostRusk, TX | Support | $2,000 |
| East Texas Baptist UniversityMarshall, TX | Support | $2,000 |
| Naval Institute FoundationAnnapolis, MD | Education | $2,000 |
| Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZ | Support | $2,000 |
| The Texas LyceumHouston, TX | Education | $1,250 |
| Alzheimer's AllianceTyler, TX | Social assistance | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis FoundationTyler, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rusk FIRST United Methodist ChurchRusk, TX | Religious | $1,000 |
| Azalea Academy for Exceptional AdulTyler, TX | Community enrichment | $1,000 |
| Heritage Center of Cherokee CountyRusk, TX | Community enrichment | $1,000 |
By state: Texas 81 · District of Columbia 5 · North Carolina 1 · Nebraska 1 · Maryland 2 · Arizona 1
About this foundation
James I Perkins Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tyler, Texas, administered in care of James I Perkins, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does James I Perkins Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does James I Perkins Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.5M across 101 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does James I Perkins Family Foundation give?
Texas (81 grants), District of Columbia (5 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
More foundations near Tyler that accept applications
All in Texas| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben and Maytee Fisch Foundationsince 1997 | Tyler, TX | $3.7M1 grants · 2024 | $3.7M | Yes | $76M |
| The Rogers Foundationsince 1987 | Tyler, TX | $4.6M1 grants · 2024 | $4.6M | Yes | $34M |
| Bob L Herd Foundationsince 1994 | Tyler, TX | $1.3M1 grants · 2025 | $1.3M | Yes | $32M |
| R W Fair Foundationsince 1960 | Tyler, TX | $2.0M2 grants · 2025 | $992K | Yes | $26M |