How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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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
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Tax year 2024
$2,009,250
- Grants listed
- 33
- Assets, end of year
- $42,193
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Tax year 2023
$809,850
- Grants listed
- 26
- Assets, end of year
- $158,869
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Tax year 2022
$943,173
- Grants listed
- 46
- Assets, end of year
- $185,841
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Tax year 2021
$1,055,885
- Grants listed
- 43
- Assets, end of year
- $50,380
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Tax year 2020
$988,449
- Grants listed
- 35
- Assets, end of year
- $71,233
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.
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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 -
Individual
To transform the way people see the world, through film.
$350,000 -
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 -
Individual
To provide high-quality pediatric care to the kids in our community.
$200,000 -
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 -
Houseproud AtlantaAtlanta, GA
To provide no-cost home repairs for seniors, veterans, and disabled homeowners, keeping them warm, safe, and dry.
$100,000 -
Hope AtlantaAtlanta, GA
To aid people in transit who are in distress.
$75,000 -
South Fulton InstituteAtlanta, GA
To create artistically vibrant, environmentally sustainable, and more deeply connected communities.
$50,000 -
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 -
One Love CommunityBrooklyn, NY
To eliminate hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition.
$40,000 -
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 -
Prayfit MinistriesWoodland Hills, CA
Raising money for kids and families impacted by disability.
$30,000 -
Individual
To provide warmth, confidence, and hope through basic need programs that connect underserved kids to community resources needed to thrive.
$26,400 -
Caring For OthersAtlanta, GA
To eradicate poverty around the world.
$25,000 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Individual
To bring the art of capoeira and culture of brazil to the communities of southern california.
$15,000 -
Cascade Community Services IncAtlanta, GA
To support theorganization'sactivities.
$10,000 -
Fort Street United Methodist ChurchAtlanta, GA
To support theorganization'sactivities.
$10,000 -
New Image Emergency ShelterLos Angeles, CA
To decrease and prevent homelessness throughout Los Angeles County.
$10,000 -
Ethiopia Education InitiativesNew York, NY
To support theorganization'sactivities.
$10,000 -
Los Angeles Mission IncLos Angeles, CA
To provide help, hope and opportunity to men, women and children in need.
$10,000 -
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 -
Gerald D Crawford FoundationMorrow, GA
To activate generational wealth through education, service, leadership, and societal awareness.
$10,000 -
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 -
Atlanta Police AssociationAtlanta, GA
To support theorganization'sactivities.
$5,000 -
Greater Works MinistriesAtlanta, GA
To be a relevant, revolutionary ministry of excellence.
$5,000 -
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 -
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 -
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.
- Arts and culture2 grants $550,00057% of the total
- Human services5 grants $275,00028% of the total
- Food and agriculture1 grant $40,0004% of the total
- Religion1 grant $30,0003% of the total
- Sports and recreation1 grant $25,0003% of the total
- Youth development3 grants $21,0002% of the total
- 3 other causes3 grants $25,0003% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- New York6 grants $725,000
- Georgia17 grants $407,850
- California5 grants $270,000
Officers, directors and trustees
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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