The Perper Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, primarily focusing on education, community service, and the arts. Its mission includes empowering under-resourced communities, enhancing educational opportunities for students, and promoting literacy initiatives. The foundation provides grants to organizations that address issues such as homelessness, mental health, and domestic violence, particularly in Charlotte and surrounding areas. Additionally, it supports programs aimed at women's empowerment and job training, reflecting a commitment to social equity and community development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits with an existing relationship or local presence—particularly education institutions, arts organizations, homeless services, literacy and youth programs in Charlotte/NC or larger institutions with demonstrated fundraising needs.
Good Fit
- • Has an existing relationship or introduction to the foundation or board members
- • Is an established school, college, or higher-education program with an active annual fund or endowment drive
- • Provides services in Charlotte/Mecklenburg (literacy, homeless services, mental health, youth development)
- • Is an arts organization or festival similar to previously funded recipients
- • Seeks a one-time larger institutional gift or recurring smaller operating/support grants
Geography
Grants were observed across nine states rather than only locally; while many small grants go to North Carolina, the foundation also makes large out-of-state institutional gifts that expand its geographic footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nearly sixty distinct recipients spanning education, arts, homelessness, literacy, youth development and more, indicating a broad set of independent grantees despite dollar concentration in a few large gifts.
New Applicants
The foundation’s public materials and application note emphasize funding only preselected applicants, and no public submission route or contact details were found; although several new grantees appeared in the latest year, entry appears to occur by invitation or referral rather than open application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
