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The Perot Foundation

Dallas, Texas  ·  EIN 756093258  ·  Private foundation

The Perot Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $15.2M in grants paid and $32.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 351 individual grants from this funder — $61.2M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$15.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$32.1M
Total assets
351
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Perot Foundation funds

The Perot Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Populations it has supported include veterans.

veterans

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ut Southwestern
Medical research
Dallas, TX$5.0M2019
Ut Southwestern
Medical research
Dallas, TX$5.0M2020
Ut Southwestern
Medical research
Dallas, TX$5.0M2018
On the Road Lending
Seeks to lift the disadvantaged and working poor from poverty by providing financial education and assisting with assessing reliable transpo
Dallas, TX$3.0M2019
Dallas Opera
Support of the Arts
Dallas, TX$2.5M2019
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
Don Carter Family Memorial Fund
Dallas, TX$2.0M2019
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
Boundless Centennial Campaign - Frisco facility construction
Dallas, TX$2.0M2022
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
Medical research and assistance
Dallas, TX$2.0M2018
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
Don Carter Family Memorial Fund
Dallas, TX$2.0M2020
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Support for capital campaign
Dallas, TX$1.8M2019
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Support for capital campaign
Dallas, TX$1.8M2018
Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Support for capital campaign
Dallas, TX$1.6M2020
Dallas Symphony Association
Support for the performing arts
Dallas, TX$1.0M2019
Goucher College
Education support
Baltimore, MD$1.0M2019
The Salvation Army School for Officers Training
Provide support for officers in training
Atlanta, GA$1.0M2019

The Perot Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$17.5M
2019$25.4M
2020$15.2M
2022$2.4M
2023$345K
2024$280K

How to apply for funding from The Perot Foundation

From The Perot Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“Please contact the named person above for details”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The Perot Foundation

Does The Perot Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Perot Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Perot Foundation fund?
The Perot Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Ut Southwestern, Ut Southwestern, Ut Southwestern. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Perot Foundation give in grants?
The Perot Foundation reported $15.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $61.2M over 351 grants.
Where is The Perot Foundation located?
The Perot Foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 756093258.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Perot 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 The Perot Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.