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Perenchio Foundation

Malibu, California  ·  EIN 450607892  ·  Private foundation

Perenchio Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $36.4M in annual giving against $23.1M in assets. This page documents the 307 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Perenchio Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$36.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$23.1M
Total assets
307
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Perenchio Foundation funds

Perenchio Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, higher education, libraries & literacy, youth development.

Arts & CultureEducationHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include hispanic communities, youth pop.

hispanic communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Perenchio Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attachment 11
All publicly supported charitable organizations who provide broad support in the charitable program areas indicated.
Los Angeles, CA$36.4M2020
Henry E Huntington Library and Art Gallery
GENERAL
San Marino, CA$5.0M2024
Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$3.5M2024
Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre of California
GENERAL
Pasadena, CA$3.2M2024
Geffen Playhouse
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$2.5M2023
Geffen Playhouse
General
Los Angeles, CA$2.5M2022
Los Angeles Master Chorale Association
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$1.0M2023
Inner-city Arts
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$975K2024
Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre of California
GENERAL
Pasadena, CA$974K2023
The Harmony Project
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$930K2023
Japanese American National Museum
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$850K2023
Molaa
GENERAL
Long Beach, CA$850K2023
La Plaza De Cultura Y Artes
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$850K2023
Los Angeles Master Chorale Association
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$850K2024
The Harmony Project
GENERAL
Los Angeles, CA$850K2024

Perenchio Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$36.4M
2022$20.9M
2023$28.0M
2024$43.5M

How to apply for funding from Perenchio Foundation

Perenchio Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at perenchiofoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Perenchio Foundation

Does Perenchio Foundation accept grant applications?
Perenchio Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Perenchio Foundation fund?
Perenchio Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include See Attachment 11, Henry E Huntington Library and Art Gallery, Foundation for the Los Angeles Community Colleges. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Perenchio Foundation give in grants?
Perenchio Foundation reported $36.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $128.8M over 307 grants.
Where is Perenchio Foundation located?
Perenchio Foundation is based in Malibu, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 450607892.
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About this profile. This page is built from Perenchio Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Perenchio Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.