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The Perls Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 046864032  ·  Private foundation

The Perls Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $970K in grants paid and $14.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 89 individual grants from this funder — $6.1M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for health care. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$970K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$14.5M
Assets (FY2020)
89
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What The Perls Foundation funds

The Perls Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on health care, higher education.

Health CareHigher Education

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Knowledge Ecology International
$350,000 TO BE USED FOR PROJECTS IN THE AREA OF ACCESS TO MEDICINES AND $60,000 IS INTENDED FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF CHILEAN PROJECTS.
Washington, DC$718K2022
Knowledge Ecology International
FOSTER INNOVATION IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE GOODS AND SEEK TO INCREASE THE AFFORDABILITY AND AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR P
Washington, DC$475K2020
Institute for Knowledge Ecology
GENERAL PURPOSE
Washington, DC$450K2017

How to apply for funding from The Perls Foundation

The Perls Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about The Perls Foundation

Does The Perls Foundation accept grant applications?
The Perls Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does The Perls Foundation fund?
The Perls Foundation's grants focus on health care. Example recipients include Knowledge Ecology International, Institute for Knowledge Ecology. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does The Perls Foundation give in grants?
The Perls Foundation reported $970K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.1M over 89 grants.
Where is The Perls Foundation located?
The Perls Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046864032.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Perls Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Perls Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.