The Perkins Charitable Foundation concentrates its giving on land and natural resource conservation, directing large philanthropic gifts to Tall Timbers–affiliated organizations that focus on conservation science, land stewardship and education. Grants appear unrestricted or for general philanthropic purposes, suggesting trust-based support for an established conservation institution rather than project-specific funding.
Highly concentrated giving: a very small number of large grants, all to the same organization/affiliate (repeat support to Tall Timbers), indicating focused, potentially multi-year or major gift-style philanthropy rather than broad, small grants.
Perkins Charitable Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by large, repeated support for Tall Timbers and related conservation entities, including a $650,000 grant in 2023 to Tall Timbers Lhp Fund Conservation Education Center and another $232,800 grant in 2025 to Tall Timbers. That pattern points to a funder backing conservation science, land stewardship, and education through established organizations rather than short-term projects. The foundation also shows continuity with Tall Timbers Foundation, Tall Timbers Research Station, and Tall Timbers Red Hills appearing across multiple years and grant sizes. Its portfolio reaches beyond that core relationship. Recent grants include support for Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation, Archbold Foundation, American Bird Conservancy, Property & Environment Research Center, and educational and civic institutions such as Case Western Reserve University and St Ignatius High School. The grant language is consistently broad—philanthropic purposes—which suggests flexible support for recipient organizations. Perkins Charitable Foundation’s annual grants total $7,036,055, and its recent activity shows a mix of major grants and smaller awards across conservation, education, and community-oriented organizations.
Conservation science is the clearest throughline in Perkins Charitable Foundation’s giving. In 2025, they gave $232,800 to Tall Timbers for philanthropic purposes, and in 2024 they gave $166,000 to Tall Timbers Foundation for the same general purpose. Earlier support also went to Tall Timbers Research Station, including $90,600 in 2023 and $87,000 in 2024. Education tied to conservation appears alongside research. The foundation gave $106,000 in 2024 to Tall Timbers Lhp Ed Ctr Endowment and $650,000 in 2023 to Tall Timbers Lhp Fund Conservation Education Center. They also fund land stewardship and habitat-focused work. Grants include $82,600 in 2024 and $80,700 in 2025 to Archbold Foundation, plus $75,000 in both 2024 and 2025 to American Bird Conservancy. Outside conservation, the foundation has supported institutions such as Case Western Reserve University and St Ignatius High School with philanthropic-purpose grants.
Typical grants cluster from modest to mid-sized awards: p25 is $1,000, median grant size is $5,600, and p75 is $20,362. The recent grant list also shows a small set of much larger awards, including six-figure gifts. Grants are made to organizations, not individuals, and the foundation is classified as a Regular Funder. The same recipients appear across multiple years, especially Tall Timbers-related organizations, which indicates recurring support rather than one-time giving. The grant language is broad—often simply philanthropic purposes—suggesting flexible funding. The foundation also makes national grants rather than limiting its giving to a single locality.
$2.7M
$16.3M
$4.6M
$3M
Most grants fall between $1K and $20K, with a median of $6K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$6K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Notable grantees: TALL TIMBERS LHP FUND CONSERVATION EDUCATION CENTER, TALL TIMBERS, Tall Timbers (umbrella/affiliate organizations)
Perkins Charitable Foundation gives nationally, with all listed recipients in the United States. The highest concentration of grants is in Vermont, while 30% of grants go to recipients in Ohio, the foundation’s headquarters state. Recent recipient locations include Tallahassee, Florida; Cleveland, Ohio; Springfield, Missouri; Thomasville, Georgia; and The Plains, Virginia. The geographic spread also reaches Bozeman, Montana; New London, Connecticut; West Palm Beach, Florida; Washington, DC; and Jackson, Wyoming.
Its recent grants center on conservation science, land stewardship, and conservation education, with repeated support for Tall Timbers-related organizations. It also funds colleges, high schools, and a few civic or advocacy organizations through broad philanthropic-purpose grants.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Tall Timbers, Tall Timbers Foundation, Tall Timbers Research Station, Tall Timbers Red Hills, Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife Foundation, and Planned Parenthood of North Central Florida.
The foundation’s typical grant sizes are relatively small compared with its largest awards: p25 is $1,000, median is $5,600, and p75 is $20,362.
Its grants are national, but the top state by grant count is Vermont. Ohio is also a major recipient state, with 30% of grants going to recipients there.
Recent grants are usually labeled for philanthropic purposes, which suggests flexible support. The pattern includes repeat funding for the same organizations over several years, alongside a mix of large, mid-sized, and smaller grants.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MADEIRA SCHOOL | MCLEAN, VA | $320,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| TALL TIMBERS FOUNDATION PROJECT COORDINATOR | TALAHASSEE, FL | $135,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| TALL TIMBERS -LEIGH PERKINS CONSERVATION ED CTR | TALAHASSEE, FL | $120,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY | CLEVELAND, OH | $115,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| ARCHBOLD FOUNDATION | THOMASVILLE, GA | $90,750 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| GREATER CLEVELAND FOOD BANK | CLEVELAND, OH | $85,530 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| PROPERTY & ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH CENTER | BOZEMAN, MT | $75,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY | THE PLAINS, VA | $75,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| TALL TIMBERS MEMBERSHIP | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $73,500 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| HANNA PERKINS CENTER | CLEVELAND, OH | $71,060 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| TALL TIMBERS-CONSERVATION | TALAHASSEE, FL | $70,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $60,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $60,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| CLEVELAND METROPARKS | CLEVELAND, OH | $60,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | CLEVELAND, OH | $50,500 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| JOHNNY MORRIS' WONDERS OF WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | SPRINGFIELD, MO | $50,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| CAPTAINS FOR CLEAN WATER INC | FORT MYERS, FL | $49,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $45,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NE OHIO | CLEVELAND, OH | $40,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| AUDUBON GREAT LAKES | CHICAGO, IL | $40,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| AUDUBON OF FLORIDA | MIAMI, FL | $40,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY OHIO | DUBLIN, OH | $40,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| THOMAS COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | THOMASVILLE, GA | $35,500 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| UNITED WAY OF THOMAS COUNTY | THOMASVILLE, GA | $32,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| COLLEGE NOW GREATER CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $30,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL | WATERTOWN, MA | $30,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY | CLEVELAND, OH | $30,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| BEST BUDDIES OHIO | WESTLAKE, OH | $28,797 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY MONTANA | HELENA, MT | $25,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE | JACKSON, WY | $25,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| LAKE ERIE NATURE & SCIENCE CENTER | BAY VILLAGE, OH | $25,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| HOBART WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES | GENEVA, NY | $24,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| PLAYHOUSE SQUARE FOUNDATION | CLEVELAND, OH | $22,500 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| TRINITY - PAWLING SCHOOL | PAWLING, NY | $20,981 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| BREAKTHROUGH SCHOOLS - CLEVELAND | CLEVELAND, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIO | COLUMBUS, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| THOMASVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS | THOMASVILLE, GA | $20,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| KAHN ACADEMY | MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| HATHAWAY BROWN SCHOOL | SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| PRETERM | SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| BLUECOATS INC | BEACHWOOD, OH | $20,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS COUNCIL | WILLOW CREEK, MT | $20,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| BREVARD MUSIC CENTER INC | BREVARD, NC | $20,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION | WINOOSKI, VT | $17,132 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART | CLEVELAND, OH | $16,060 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| ST IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL | CLEVELAND, OH | $15,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| GATES MILLS LAND CONSERVANCY | GATES MILLS, OH | $14,233 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| EARTH JUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $12,500 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | WASHINGTON, DC | $12,000 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
| HOLDEN FORESTS AND GARDENS | KIRTLAND, OH | $11,100 | 2026 | PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES. |
THE MADEIRA SCHOOL
$320,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
TALL TIMBERS FOUNDATION PROJECT COORDINATOR
$135,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
TALL TIMBERS -LEIGH PERKINS CONSERVATION ED CTR
$120,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
$115,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
ARCHBOLD FOUNDATION
$90,750PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
TALL TIMBERS MEMBERSHIP
$73,500PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
TALL TIMBERS-CONSERVATION
$70,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
$60,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA
$60,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
CLEVELAND METROPARKS
$60,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
$50,500PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
JOHNNY MORRIS' WONDERS OF WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
$50,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF CLEVELAND
$45,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF NE OHIO
$40,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
AUDUBON GREAT LAKES
$40,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
NATURE CONSERVANCY OHIO
$40,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
THOMAS COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
$35,500PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
UNITED WAY OF THOMAS COUNTY
$32,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY
$30,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
BEST BUDDIES OHIO
$28,797PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
NATURE CONSERVANCY MONTANA
$25,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
HOBART WILLIAM SMITH COLLEGES
$24,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
TRINITY - PAWLING SCHOOL
$20,981PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
BREAKTHROUGH SCHOOLS - CLEVELAND
$20,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER OHIO
$20,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
THOMASVILLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
$20,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
PRETERM
$20,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
BLUECOATS INC
$20,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
NATIVE ECOSYSTEMS COUNCIL
$20,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION
$17,132PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART
$16,060PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
ST IGNATIUS HIGH SCHOOL
$15,000PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
GATES MILLS LAND CONSERVANCY
$14,233PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.
HOLDEN FORESTS AND GARDENS
$11,100PHILANTHROPIC PURPOSES.