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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 26-0426383

Tyler Perry Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Atlanta, GA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 33 grants and $2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Tyler Perry Foundation Inc
541 10th Street Suite 140
Atlanta, GA 30318
(678) 355-6870
Form and materials
Requests for contributions should be submitted in writing to the foundation.
Deadlines
N/A
Restrictions
N/A

Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $2,009,250

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $42,193
  • Tax year 2023

    $809,850

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $158,869
  • Tax year 2022

    $943,173

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $185,841
  • Tax year 2021

    $1,055,885

    Grants listed
    43
    Assets, end of year
    $50,380
  • Tax year 2020

    $988,449

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $71,233

Grants paid in 2024

33 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY

    To collect, study, conserve, and present significant works of art across time and cultures in order to connect all people to creativity, knowledge, ideas, and one another.

    $500,000
  2. Individual

    To transform the way people see the world, through film.

    $350,000
  3. BABY2BABYLos Angeles, CA

    To provide children in need across the country with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves.

    $200,000
  4. Individual

    To provide high-quality pediatric care to the kids in our community.

    $200,000
  5. KindnessorgNew York, NY

    To show people everywhere that contributing an act of kindness not only makes the world a better place, but it actually improves your overall well-being, too.

    $100,000
  6. Houseproud AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    To provide no-cost home repairs for seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners, keeping them warm, safe, and dry.

    $100,000
  7. Hope AtlantaAtlanta, GA

    To aid people in transit who are in distress.

    $75,000
  8. South Fulton InstituteAtlanta, GA

    To create artistically vibrant, environmentally sustainable, and more deeply connected communities.

    $50,000
  9. Alvin Ailey Dance FoundationNew York, NY

    To further the pioneering vision of the choreographer, dancer, and cultural leader alvin ailey by building an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all.

    $50,000
  10. One Love CommunityBrooklyn, NY

    To eliminate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition.

    $40,000
  11. Moving in the SpiritAtlanta, GA

    To use the discipline of dance to help children and teens develop the social, emotional and cognitive skills they need to thrive.

    $40,000
  12. Prayfit MinistriesWoodland Hills, CA

    Raising money for kids and families impacted by disability.

    $30,000
  13. Individual

    To provide warmth, confidence, and hope through basic need programs that connect underserved kids to community resources needed to thrive.

    $26,400
  14. Caring For OthersAtlanta, GA

    To eradicate poverty around the world.

    $25,000
  15. Atlanta Youth Soccer FoundationLilburn, GA

    To inspire socio-economically challenged children to reach their fullest potential through a holistic program of physical training, discipline, teamwork and leadership development.

    $25,000
  16. Harlem StageNew York, NY

    To perpetuate and celebrate the unique and diverse artistic legacy of Harlem and the indelible impression it has made on American culture.

    $25,000
  17. Atlanta Drum AcademyJonesboro, GA

    To empower communities of marginalized children by elevating emotional intelligence, challenging students capabilities, and building career pathways through innovative percussion.

    $25,000
  18. Alliance for Chiildren's RightsLos Angeles, CA

    To protect the rights of children in poverty and those overcoming abuse and neglect by delivering free legal services, supportive programs, and systemic solutions.

    $20,000
  19. Individual

    TO AID AT-RISK YOUTH & LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES IN EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CAREER [individual], WHILE ENABLING THEM TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO LIVE SUCCESSFUL LIVES.

    $15,000
  20. Individual

    To bring the art of capoeira and culture of brazil to the communities of southern california.

    $15,000
  21. Cascade Community Services IncAtlanta, GA

    To support theorganization'sactivities.

    $10,000
  22. Fort Street United Methodist ChurchAtlanta, GA

    To support theorganization'sactivities.

    $10,000
  23. New Image Emergency ShelterLos Angeles, CA

    To decrease and prevent homelessness throughout Los Angeles County.

    $10,000
  24. Ethiopia Education InitiativesNew York, NY

    To support theorganization'sactivities.

    $10,000
  25. Los Angeles Mission IncLos Angeles, CA

    To provide help, hope and opportunity to men, women and children in need.

    $10,000
  26. Girls on the Run GeorgiaAtlanta, GA

    To inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

    $10,000
  27. Gerald D Crawford FoundationMorrow, GA

    To activate generational wealth through education, service, leadership, and societal awareness.

    $10,000
  28. Be CompelledAtlanta, GA

    To address a growing need for quality and well-trained coaches, with a focus on equipping them to cultivate healthy developmental relationships with youth, ages 6-18.

    $7,500
  29. Atlanta Police AssociationAtlanta, GA

    To support theorganization'sactivities.

    $5,000
  30. Greater Works MinistriesAtlanta, GA

    To be a relevant, revolutionary ministry of excellence.

    $5,000
  31. Atlanta Fire Rescue FoundationAtlanta, GA

    To support atlanta firefighters and enhance public safety by funding workforce initiatives, diversity programs, and essential equipment while ensuring resource equity to meet the needs of each community and its neighborhoods.

    $5,000
  32. Dreams of LoisFayetteville, GA

    To give all children the opportunity to thrive and grow regardless of their background or obstacles they are facing.

    $3,500
  33. Sylvan Hills Middle SchoolAtlanta, GA

    To support graduation activities.

    $1,850

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture2 grants $550,00057% of the total
  2. Human services5 grants $275,00028% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture1 grant $40,0004% of the total
  4. Religion1 grant $30,0003% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation1 grant $25,0003% of the total
  6. Youth development3 grants $21,0002% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $25,0003% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York6 grants $725,000
  2. Georgia17 grants $407,850
  3. California5 grants $270,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Emmitt T Perry JrDirector Hours 2Pay $0
  • Gelila BekeleDirector Hours 40Pay $0
  • John CaryDirector Hours 1Pay $0
  • John HudsonDirector Hours 1Pay $0

The return

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