Private foundation · EIN 35-2357099 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Perna Foundation for Hope Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $256K total, median $10K. 24% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$256K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
24%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
College of Albemarle FoundationElizabeth City, NCCollege career prep$88K
SUNY Oneonta FoundationOneonta, NYScholarships$25K
Domestic Violence CenterStamford, CTDomestic violence support$15K
Champions for LearningNaples, FLClassroom grants college/career prep$15K
Albemarle HopelineElizabeth City, NCDomestic violence support$13K
Everglades Angels Dog RescuePompano Beach, FLAnimal rescue$13K
A Child for All (acfa)Stafford, VAOrphanage support$12K
Guadalupe CenterImmokalee, FLEarly childhood education$10K
Pangea NetworkThe Woodlands, TXSexual reproductive health$10K
Our CompanionsBloomfield, CTAnimal sanctuary$10K
Massai Girls Education Fund (mgef)Washington, DCSponsor girls$10K
Women's Bean ProjectDenver, COWomen support$10K
SPCA of Northeastern North CarolinaElizabeth City, NCEmergency animal medical$6,000
The Carolina Foundation for Hospice & Home CareRaleigh, NCHospice care$5,000
Fostering SuccessNaples, FLTutor support$5,000
Napili Kai FoundationLahaina, HIScholarships$5,000
MuttvilleSan Francisco, CAElder dog care$5,000

By state: North Carolina 4 · Florida 4 · Connecticut 2 · New York 1 · Virginia 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Perna Foundation for Hope Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of Janet Perna, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Perna Foundation for Hope Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Perna Foundation for Hope Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $256K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Perna Foundation for Hope Inc give?

North Carolina (4 grants), Florida (4 grants), Connecticut (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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