Private foundation · EIN 68-0004983 · Fortuna, California

Rose Perenin Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $376K total, median $35K. 82% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$376K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in CA
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Humboldt Senior ResourceEureka, CASenior Meals Program support, Adult Day Care Program support and PACE Program support$93K
Hawaii Literacy IncHonolulu, HIPromote Literacy$60K
Ink People English Express ProjectEureka, CAPromote Literacy and Bilingual Learning$50K
Hospice of HumboldtEureka, CASupport Palliative Care Program$50K
Humboldt County LibraryEureka, CAExpand Libray hours and provide materials and general support$46K
Humboldt Literacy ProjectEureka, CAPromote Literacy$35K
Boys and Girls Clubs of Humboldt CoEureka, CAPromote Literacy$23K
Redwood Memorial Hospital FoundatioFortuna, CAHealth Care Support$10K
Humboldt Library FoundationEureka, CAPromote Literacy$7,500
Bridgeville Comm CenterBridgeville, CAPromote Literacy$2,500
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILPromote Health Care Awareness and Support$250

By state: California 9 · Hawaii 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Rose Perenin Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fortuna, California, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Rose Perenin 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 Rose Perenin Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $376K across 11 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Rose Perenin Foundation give?

California (9 grants), Hawaii (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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