The Perrin Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 22-3309886

Foundation Overview

Based in Old Greenwich, CT, The Perrin Family Foundation has awarded 176 grants totaling $57,222,716 to organizations in Connecticut, New York and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $600 to $15,817,417, with a median award of $35,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$57,222,716
Total Assets
$0
Median Grant (all grants)
$35,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
48
Median Grant
$47,500
% Median Grant Growth
+36% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 25%

12 of 48 recipients (25%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Connecticut

70% of all grants are concentrated in Connecticut, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Hartford (41%), Willimantic (11%), New London (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+252%

Strong 252% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (51%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Perrin Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Impactassets Inc $15,817,417 Bethesda, MD, US General Purpose 2023
Bank Of America Charitable Gift Fund $7,318,185 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2023
A Better Way Foundation $375,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2023
A Better Way Foundation $385,000 Hartford, CT, US The Connecticut Black And Brown Student Union 2023
A Better Way Foundation $385,000 Hartford, CT, US Hearing Youth Voices 2023
A Better Way Foundation $45,000 Hartford, CT, US Children Of Marsha P. Johnson 2023
Bend The Arc A Jewish Partnership For Justice $120,000 New York, NY, US Funders Collaborative On Youth Organizing 2023
Chicks Ahoy Farm Inc $45,000 Bloomfield, CT, US Cultivating Justice 2023
Committee For A New Waterbury $20,000 Waterbury, CT, US Waterbury Social Change Hub 2023
Common Counsel Foundation $20,000 Oakland, CA, US Visionary Freedom Fund 2023
Connecticut Council For Philanthropy $40,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2023
Connecticut Council For Philanthropy $260,000 Hartford, CT, US Sow-ct 2023
Connecticut Council For Philanthropy $4,690 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2023
Katal Center For Health Equity And Justice $350,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2023
Make The Road States $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Capacity Support 2023
National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy $750 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2023
Students For Educational Justice $5,000 Hamden, CT, US Capacity Support 2023
United We Dream $375,000 Washington, DC, US Connecticut Students For A Dream 2023
Windham Regional Community Council Inc $5,000 Willimantic, CT, US Capacity Support 2023
Windham Regional Community Council Inc $50,000 Willimantic, CT, US Grow Windham 2023
World Wide Youth Networks $5,000 New Britain, CT, US Capacity Support 2023
World Wide Youth Networks $50,000 New Britain, CT, US General Purpose 2023
Youth Business Initiative $45,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Purpose 2023
Trinity College $556,007 Hartford, CT, US General Purposedescription Of Contributed Property: (1) Interest In Gs Capital Partners Vi Parallel, Lp, A Domestic Investment Partnership. Ein: 43-2115554. (2) Interest In Gscp Vi Parallel Aiv, Lp, A Foreign Investment Partnership. Ein: 98-0580946. (3) Interest In Kkr Principal Opportunities Access Ii Offshore Lp, A Foreign Corporation. Ein: N/a.book Value Of Contribution Property: (1) Gs Capital Partners Vi Parallel, Lp: $90,175 (2) Gscp Vi Parallel Aiv, Lp: $1 (3) Kkr Principal Opportunities Access Ii Offshore Lp: $423,475method Used To Determine The Book Value: Adjusted Cost Basis.method Used To Determine Fair Market Value: Gaap Basis As Reported On Capital Statements Issued By The Funds For Underlying Securities Value.date Of The Gifts: December 31, 2023. 2023
A Better Way Foundation $375,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2023
A Better Way Foundation $385,000 Hartford, CT, US The Connecticut Black And Brown Student Union 2023
A Better Way Foundation $385,000 Hartford, CT, US Hearing Youth Voices 2023
A Better Way Foundation $45,000 Hartford, CT, US Children Of Marsha P. Johnson 2023
Bend The Arc A Jewish Partnership For Justice $120,000 New York, NY, US Funders Collaborative On Youth Organizing 2023
Chicks Ahoy Farm Inc $45,000 Bloomfield, CT, US Cultivating Justice 2023
Committee For A New Waterbury $20,000 Waterbury, CT, US Waterbury Social Change Hub 2023
Common Counsel Foundation $20,000 Oakland, CA, US Visionary Freedom Fund 2023
Connecticut Council For Philanthropy $40,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2023
Connecticut Council For Philanthropy $260,000 Hartford, CT, US Sow-ct 2023
Connecticut Council For Philanthropy $4,690 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2023
Katal Center For Health Equity And Justice $350,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2023
Make The Road States $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Capacity Support 2023
National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy $750 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2023
Students For Educational Justice $5,000 Hamden, CT, US Capacity Support 2023
United We Dream $375,000 Washington, DC, US Connecticut Students For A Dream 2023
Windham Regional Community Council Inc $5,000 Willimantic, CT, US Capacity Support 2023
Windham Regional Community Council Inc $50,000 Willimantic, CT, US Grow Windham 2023
World Wide Youth Networks $5,000 New Britain, CT, US Capacity Support 2023
World Wide Youth Networks $50,000 New Britain, CT, US General Purpose 2023
Youth Business Initiative $45,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Purpose 2023
Trinity College $556,007 Hartford, CT, US General Purposedescription Of Contributed Property: (1) Interest In Gs Capital Partners Vi Parallel, Lp, A Domestic Investment Partnership. Ein: 43-2115554. (2) Interest In Gscp Vi Parallel Aiv, Lp, A Foreign Investment Partnership. Ein: 98-0580946. (3) Interest In Kkr Principal Opportunities Access Ii Offshore Lp, A Foreign Corporation. Ein: N/a.book Value Of Contribution Property: (1) Gs Capital Partners Vi Parallel, Lp: $90,175 (2) Gscp Vi Parallel Aiv, Lp: $1 (3) Kkr Principal Opportunities Access Ii Offshore Lp: $423,475method Used To Determine The Book Value: Adjusted Cost Basis.method Used To Determine Fair Market Value: Gaap Basis As Reported On Capital Statements Issued By The Funds For Underlying Securities Value.date Of The Gifts: December 31, 2023. 2023
Impactassets Inc $15,817,417 Bethesda, MD, US General Purpose 2023
Bank Of America Charitable Gift Fund $7,318,185 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2023
A Better Way Foundation $50,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2022
A Better Way Foundation $50,000 New London, CT, US Hearing Youth Voices 2022
A Better Way Foundation $75,000 Hartford, CT, US The Connecticut Black And Brown Student Union 2022
Bend The Arc A Jewish Partnership For Justice $60,000 New York, NY, US Funders Collaborative On Youth Organizing 2022
Citywide Youth Coalition Inc $80,000 New Haven, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Common Counsel Foundation $20,000 Oakland, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Community Mediation $35,000 Hamden, CT, US Students For Educational Justice 2022
Connecticut Council For Philanthrophy $150,000 Hartford, CT, US Supporting Organizing Work Ct 2022
Connecticut Council For Philanthropy $9,285 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Grantmakers For Effective Organizations $1,030 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Katal Center For Health Equity And Justice $77,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Make The Road States $60,000 Hartford, CT, US Make The Road Ct 2022
National Center For Family Philanthrophy $1,500 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy $750 Washington, DC, US Membership 2022
Neighborhood Funders Group $600 Oakland, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Save Girls On Fyer $75,000 Waterbury, CT, US General Purpose 2022
The Writer's Block Ink $72,000 New London, CT, US General Purpose 2022
United We Dream Network $50,000 Washington Dc, CT, US Ct Students For A Dream 2022
Windham Regional Community Council Inc $35,000 Willimantic, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Windham Regional Community Council Inc $5,000 Willimantic, CT, US Grow Windham Capacity Building 2022
Youth Business Initiative $5,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Students For Educational Justice $25,000 Hamden, CT, US General Purpose 2022
World Wide Youth Networks $35,000 New Britain, CT, US General Purpose 2022
A Better Way Foundation $50,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2022
A Better Way Foundation $50,000 New London, CT, US Hearing Youth Voices 2022
A Better Way Foundation $75,000 Hartford, CT, US The Connecticut Black And Brown Student Union 2022
Bend The Arc A Jewish Partnership For Justice $60,000 New York, NY, US Funders Collaborative On Youth Organizing 2022
Citywide Youth Coalition Inc $80,000 New Haven, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Common Counsel Foundation $20,000 Oakland, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Community Mediation $35,000 Hamden, CT, US Students For Educational Justice 2022
Connecticut Council For Philanthrophy $150,000 Hartford, CT, US Supporting Organizing Work Ct 2022
Connecticut Council For Philanthropy $9,285 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Grantmakers For Effective Organizations $1,030 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Katal Center For Health Equity And Justice $77,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Make The Road States $60,000 Hartford, CT, US Make The Road Ct 2022
National Center For Family Philanthrophy $1,500 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy $750 Washington, DC, US Membership 2022
Neighborhood Funders Group $600 Oakland, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Save Girls On Fyer $75,000 Waterbury, CT, US General Purpose 2022
The Writer's Block Ink $72,000 New London, CT, US General Purpose 2022
United We Dream Network $50,000 Washington Dc, CT, US Ct Students For A Dream 2022
Windham Regional Community Council Inc $35,000 Willimantic, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Windham Regional Community Council Inc $5,000 Willimantic, CT, US Grow Windham Capacity Building 2022
Youth Business Initiative $5,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Students For Educational Justice $25,000 Hamden, CT, US General Purpose 2022
World Wide Youth Networks $35,000 New Britain, CT, US General Purpose 2022
A Better Way Foundation $50,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2022
A Better Way Foundation $50,000 New London, CT, US Hearing Youth Voices 2022
A Better Way Foundation $75,000 Hartford, CT, US The Connecticut Black And Brown Student Union 2022
Bend The Arc A Jewish Partnership For Justice $60,000 New York, NY, US Funders Collaborative On Youth Organizing 2022
Citywide Youth Coalition Inc $80,000 New Haven, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Common Counsel Foundation $20,000 Oakland, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Community Mediation $35,000 Hamden, CT, US Students For Educational Justice 2022
Connecticut Council For Philanthrophy $150,000 Hartford, CT, US Supporting Organizing Work Ct 2022
Connecticut Council For Philanthropy $9,285 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Grantmakers For Effective Organizations $1,030 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
Katal Center For Health Equity And Justice $77,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Make The Road States $60,000 Hartford, CT, US Make The Road Ct 2022
National Center For Family Philanthrophy $1,500 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2022
National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy $750 Washington, DC, US Membership 2022
Neighborhood Funders Group $600 Oakland, CA, US General Purpose 2022
Save Girls On Fyer $75,000 Waterbury, CT, US General Purpose 2022
The Writer's Block Ink $72,000 New London, CT, US General Purpose 2022
United We Dream Network $50,000 Washington Dc, CT, US Ct Students For A Dream 2022
Windham Regional Community Council Inc $35,000 Willimantic, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Windham Regional Community Council Inc $5,000 Willimantic, CT, US Grow Windham Capacity Building 2022
Youth Business Initiative $5,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Purpose 2022
Students For Educational Justice $25,000 Hamden, CT, US General Purpose 2022
World Wide Youth Networks $35,000 New Britain, CT, US General Purpose 2022
A Better Way Foundation $50,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2021
A Better Way Foundation $65,000 New London, CT, US Hearing Youth Voices 2021
A Better Way Foundation $80,000 Hartford, CT, US The Connecticut Black And Brown Student Union 2021
Achieve Hartford $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US Racce 2021
Bend The Arc A Jewish Partnership For Justice $60,000 New York, NY, US Funders Collaborative On Youth Organizing 2021
Blue Hills Civic Association $25,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2021
Citywide Youth Coalition Inc $35,000 New Haven, CT, US General Purpose 2021
Citywide Youth Coalition Inc $5,000 New Haven, CT, US Capacity Building 2021
Common Counsel Foundation $25,000 Oakland, CA, US Visionary Freedom Fund 2021
Community Mediation $35,000 Hamden, CT, US Students For Educational Justice 2021
Connecticut Council For Philanthrophy $65,000 Hartford, CT, US Supporting Organizing Work Ct 2021
Connecticut Council For Philanthropy $3,930 Hartford, CT, US Membership 2021
Fractured Atlas Inc $35,000 New Britain, CT, US Paradym Academy, Inc. 2021
Fractured Atlas Inc $5,000 New Britain, CT, US Paradym Capacity Minigrant 2021
Grantmakers For Effective Organizations $810 Washington, DC, US Membership 2021
Hartford Food System Inc $25,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2021
Institute For Community Research $15,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2021
Katal Center For Health Equity And Justice $75,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Katal Center For Health Equity And Justice $5,000 New York, NY, US Capacity Building 2021
Leadership Education And Athletics In Partnership $5,000 New Haven, CT, US General Purpose 2021
Make The Road States $35,000 Hartford, CT, US Make The Road Ct 2021
Middlesex United Way $5,000 Middletown, CT, US Middletown Racial Justice Coalition 2021
National Center For Family Philanthrophy $1,500 Washington, DC, US Membership 2021
National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy $750 Washington, DC, US Membership 2021
Neighborhood Funders Group $600 Oakland, CA, US General Purpose 2021
Save Girls On Fyer $35,000 Waterbury, CT, US General Purpose 2021
School Of Unity & Liberation $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Purpose 2021
The Writer's Block Ink $35,000 New London, CT, US General Purpose 2021
United We Dream Network $5,000 Washington, DC, US Ct Students For A Dream Capacity Building 2021
United We Dream Network $50,000 Washington Dc, CT, US Ct Students For A Dream 2021
Windham Regional Community Council Inc $35,000 Willimantic, CT, US Grow Windham 2021
Windham Regional Community Council Inc $10,000 Willimantic, CT, US Grow Windham Capacity Building 2021
Youth Business Initiative $5,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Purpose 2021
A Better Way Foundation $32,500 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2020
Blue Hills Civic Association $37,500 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2020
Citywide Youth Coalition Inc $42,500 New Haven, CT, US General Purpose 2020
Connecticut Council For Philanthropy $8,890 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2020
United We Dream Network $61,575 Washington Dc, CT, US Connecticut Students For A Dream 2020
Bend The Arc A Jewish Partnership For Justice $35,000 New York, NY, US Funders Collaborative On Youth Organizing 2020
Grantmakers For Effective Organizations $1,030 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2020
Hartford Food System Inc $37,500 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2020
A Better Way Foundation $5,000 Hartford, CT, US Hartford Mutual Aid 2020
A Better Way Foundation $52,500 Hartford, CT, US Hearing Youth Voices 2020
Institute For Community Research $30,000 Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2020
Katal Center For Health Equity And Justice $80,050 Brooklyn, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Life In My Days $5,000 Waterbury, CT, US General Purpose 2020
Make The Road New York $37,500 Brooklyn, NY, US Make The Road Ct 2020
National Committee For Responsive Philanthropy $750 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2020
Fractured Atlas Inc $42,500 Hartsdale, NY, US Paradym Academy, Inc. 2020
Save Girls On Fyer $42,500 Waterbury, CT, US General Purpose 2020
School Of Unity & Liberation $10,000 Oakland, CA, US General Purpose 2020
Serving All Vessels Equally Inc $37,500 Norwalk, CT, US General Purpose 2020
Community Mediation $37,500 New Haven, CT, US Students For Educational Justice 2020
Connecticut Council For Philanthropy $20,000 Hartford, CT, US Supporting Organizing Work Ct 2020
A Better Way Foundation $62,500 Hartford, CT, US The Connecticut Black And Brown Student Union 2020
The Writer's Block Ink $37,500 New London, CT, US General Purpose 2020
Common Counsel Foundation $20,000 Oakland, CA, US Visionary Freedom Fund 2020
Windham Regional Community Council Inc $42,500 Willimantic, CT, US General Purpose 2020
United Way Of Western Connecticut $73,238 Danbury, CT, US General Purpose 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Perrin Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 22-3309886
Website http://www.perrinfamilyfoundation.org
Address 85 WILLOW STREET New Haven, CT 06511-2668

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Perrin Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Charles R Perrin
Trustee Sheila A Perrin
Trustee David B Perrin
Trustee Jeffrey L Perrin

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.