Private foundation · EIN 20-3927535 · Wadsworth, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Louis B & Joan M Perry Familyfoundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Ohio. The foundation accepts applications (N/A) and its median grant is $5,074.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 74 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $5,074. 72% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: N/A

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
74
$1.3M
Median grant
$5,074
Stays in OH
72%
of grants
Deadline
N/A
Assets
$4.0M

How to apply

Applications by mail, no phone calls. Contact: Louis and Joan Perry, 5617 Appian Way, Wadsworth, Oh, 3303345033 Deadlines: N/A Restrictions: N/A

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 74 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Community FoundationCleveland, OHProgram and operational support$165K
St Johns Evangelist ParishCleveland, OHProgram and operational support$160K
St Vincent St Mary High SchoolAkron, OHProgram and operational support$127K
Catholic CharitiesAkron, OHProgram and operational support$115K
Archbishop Hoban High SchoolAkron, OHProgram and operational support$112K
The Village of St EdwardWadsworth, OHProgram and operational support$100K
Guardian Angels Foundation for TomorrowMorrisville, PAProgram and operational support$50K
St Vincent de Paul ChurchAkron, OHProgram and operational support$45K
Guardian Angels ChurchCopley, OHProgram and operational support$40K
St Mary Church and SchoolAkron, OHProgram and operational support$26K
Akron-Canton Regional FoodbankAkron, OHProgram and operational support$20K
St Vincent St Mary High School FoundationAkron, OHProgram and operational support$20K
Benedictines of Mary Queen of PeaceCleveland, OHProgram and operational support$15K
Playhouse Square FoundationCleveland, OHProgram and operational support$13K
Cleveland Clinic FoundationCleveland, OHProgram and operational support$12K
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic ChurchWadsworth, OHProgram and operational support$12K
Hands TogetherSpringfield, MAProgram and operational support$11K
Akron Area YMCAAkron, OHProgram and operational support$10K
ArtisLakewood, OHProgram and operational support$10K
Holtz's Heroes Foundation IncFishers, INProgram and operational support$10K
Ibh Addiction Recovery CenterAkron, OHProgram and operational support$10K
Italian American Professional and Businessmen ClubLakewood, COProgram and operational support$10K
Kent State University FoundationKent, OHProgram and operational support$10K
The University of AkronAkron, OHProgram and operational support$10K
Glenmary Home MissionaryFairfield, OHProgram and operational support$8,000
Girls on the Run NeoBrecksville, OHProgram and operational support$7,500
Lyceum SchoolSouth Euclid, OHProgram and operational support$7,500
Ave Maria School of LawNaples, FLProgram and operational support$7,000
International Soap Box DerbyAkron, OHProgram and operational support$7,000
St Jude ParishElyria, OHProgram and operational support$7,000
Haven of Rest MinistriesAkron, OHProgram and operational support$6,000
Stewart's Caring PlaceFairlawn, OHProgram and operational support$6,000
Clinton Cemetery AssociationIrvingon, NJProgram and operational support$5,500
Gennesaret - Homerun for the HomelessAkron, OHProgram and operational support$5,200
FIRST Tee of Greater AkronAkron, OHProgram and operational support$5,166
Cornerstone of HopeIndependence, OHProgram and operational support$5,150
Ohio Veterans Memorial ParkClinton, OHProgram and operational support$5,149
Akron Children's HospitalAkron, OHProgram and operational support$5,000
Cleveland Central Catholic High SchoolCleveland, OHProgram and operational support$5,000
Cleveland Clinic - VelosanoCleveland, OHProgram and operational support$5,000
Holy Family ChurchFairlawn, OHProgram and operational support$5,000
Jamaica Outreach ProgramNaples, FLProgram and operational support$5,000
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyNew York, NYProgram and operational support$5,000
Sacred Heart of Jesus SchoolWadsworth, OHProgram and operational support$5,000
St Hilary ChurchFairlawn, OHProgram and operational support$5,000
St Ignatius High SchoolCleveland, OHProgram and operational support$5,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNProgram and operational support$5,000
University HospitalCleveland, OHProgram and operational support$5,000
Village of Doylestown-Performing ArtsDoylestown, PAProgram and operational support$5,000
Broken Chains MinistryAkron, OHProgram and operational support$4,000
Capuchin Franciscan FriarsUnion City, NJProgram and operational support$4,000
Macular Degeneration ResearchSarasota, FLProgram and operational support$4,000
Padre Pio Foundation of AmericaCromwell, CTProgram and operational support$4,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLProgram and operational support$4,000
Open M Ministry AkronAkron, OHProgram and operational support$3,124
Joseph & Mary's HomeCleveland, OHProgram and operational support$3,080
Battered Women's ShelterAkron, OHProgram and operational support$3,000
Engineers Foundation of OhioColumbus, OHProgram and operational support$3,000
Jake's Reach IncAkron, OHProgram and operational support$3,000
St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SDProgram and operational support$2,500

By state: Ohio 53 · Pennsylvania 3 · Florida 5 · Massachusetts 1 · Indiana 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Louis B & Joan M Perry Familyfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wadsworth, Ohio, administered in care of Louis B & Joan M Perry, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Louis B & Joan M Perry Familyfoundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications by mail, no phone calls. Deadlines: N/A.

How much does Louis B & Joan M Perry Familyfoundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.3M across 74 grants, a median of $5,074.

Where does Louis B & Joan M Perry Familyfoundation give?

Ohio (53 grants), Pennsylvania (3 grants), Florida (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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