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Joseph Perini Memorial Foundation is a private corporation based in FRAMINGHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1966. The principal officer is First Financial Trust Na. It holds total assets of $1.7M. Annual income is reported at $717K. Total assets have decreased from $2.4M in 2011 to $1.7M in 2025. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2025. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Joseph Perini Memorial Foundation has made 140 grants totaling $592K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $109K and $131K annually from 2020 to 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $131K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Massachusetts and Georgia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Joseph Perini Memorial Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 140 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, GA.
Joseph Perini Memorial Foundation has distributed a total of $592K across 140 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $10K.
Joseph Perini Memorial Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Joseph Perini Memorial Foundation is headquartered in FRAMINGHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNA E TANNAR | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| MATTHEW PERINI | DIRECTOR | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| JOSEPH R PERINI III | PRESIDENT | $200 | $0 | $200 |
| DEBORA RUDZIK | DIRECTOR | $200 | $0 | $200 |
Total Giving
$124K
Total Assets
$1.7M
Fair Market Value
$2.7M
Net Worth
$1.7M
Grants Paid
$124K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$235K
Distribution Amount
$124K
Total: $1.7M
Total Grants
140
Total Giving
$592K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUTTYHUNK HISTORICAL SOCIETYGENERAL SUPPORT | CUTTYHUNK, MA | $2K | 2025 |
| NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR HOMELESS VETERANSGENERAL SUPPORT | BOSTON, MA | $8K | 2025 |
| WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACEGENERAL SUPPORT | BOSTON, MA | $8K | 2025 |
| CAPE COD HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONGENERAL SUPPORT | HYANNIS, MA | $6K | 2025 |
| ROSIE'S PLACEGENERAL SUPPORT | BOSTON, MA | $6K | 2025 |
| A PLACE TO TURNGENERAL SUPPORT | NATICK, MA | $6K | 2025 |
| FRIENDS OF CALLAHANGENERAL SUPPORT | FRAMINGHAM, MA | $6K | 2025 |
| NATICK SERVICE COUNCIL INCGENERAL SUPPORT | NATICK, MA | $5K | 2025 |
| NATICK OPEN DOORGENERAL SUPPORT | NATICK, MA | $5K | 2025 |
| THE DRAKE HOUSEGENERAL SUPPORT | ROSWELL, GA | $5K | 2025 |
| TEAM MAGGIE FOR A CURE INCGENERAL SUPPORT | ROSWELL, GA | $5K | 2025 |
| WINDRUSH FARMSGENERAL SUPPORT | NORTH ANDOVER, MA | $5K | 2025 |
| CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATIONGENERAL SUPPORT | NATICK, MA | $5K | 2025 |
| TOMMY'S PLACE FOUNDATION INCGENERAL SUPPORT | QUINCY, MA | $5K | 2025 |
| MICHAEL CARTER LISNOW RESPITE CENTERGENERAL SUPPORT | HOPKINTON, MA | $5K | 2025 |
| FANNIN COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTIONGENERAL SUPPORT | BLUE RIDGE, GA | $5K | 2025 |
| FANNIN COUNTY EMPTY STOCKING PROGRAMGENERAL SUPPORT | BLUE RIDGE, GA | $5K | 2025 |
| FEED FANNINGENERAL SUPPORT | BLUE RIDGE, GA | $5K | 2025 |
| FRANCISCAN HOSPITAL FOR CHILDRENGENERAL SUPPORT | BRIGHTON, MA | $4K | 2025 |
| THE GENESIS FOUNDATIONGENERAL SUPPORT | BOSTON, MA | $4K | 2025 |
| NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL DIVISION OF PALLIATIVE CAREGENERAL SUPPORT | NEWTON, MA | $3K | 2025 |
| MASSACHUSETTS MILITARY SUPPORT FOUNDATIONGENERAL SUPPORT | BUZZARDS BAY, MA | $3K | 2025 |
| NORTH FALMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTOGENERAL SUPPORT | NORTH FALMOUTH, MA | $3K | 2025 |
| THE GENESIS FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENTGENERAL SUPPORT | BOSTON, MA | $2K | 2025 |
| CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLINDGENERAL SUPPORT | NEWTON, MA | $2K | 2025 |
| FALMOUTH YOUTH HOCKEYGENERAL SUPPORT | EAST FALMOUTH, MA | $2K | 2025 |
| COMMUNITY DAY CENTER OF WALTHAMGENERAL SUPPORT | WALTHAM, MA | $2K | 2025 |
| NORTH FALMOUTH VILLAGE ASSOCIATIONGENERAL SUPPORT | NORTH FALMOUTH, MA | $1K | 2025 |
| ST JOSEPH GUARDIAN OF THE HOLY FAMILYGENERAL SUPPORT | EAST FALMOUTH, MA | $1K | 2025 |
| TEAM SIX BOOSTERSGENERAL SUPPORT | SAGAMORE, MA | $800 | 2025 |
| BOSTON MARATHON JIMMY FUND WALKGENERAL SUPPORT | BOSTON, MA | $500 | 2025 |
| New England Shelter For Homeless VeteransGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Cape Cod Healthcare Foundation Fbo Vna Of Cape Cod HospiceGENERAL SUPPORT | Hyannis, MA | $6K | 2023 |
| Rogerson CommunitiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $4K | 2023 |
| Newton Wellesley HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Newton, MA | $3K | 2023 |