Private foundation · Knoxville
Perceptics Foundation
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $28K
- Typical grant
- $3,000 to $4,950 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $4,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County · plus 21 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 57% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 4 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $90K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90K | $28K | 7 |
| 2024 | $120K | $37K | 9 |
| 2023 | $76K | $36K | 6 |
How to apply
The foundation's filing doesn't describe how to apply. Look for a website, or send a short letter asking whether it accepts requests.
Board and officers
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- Perceptics LLCSole member
- Kim HerreraPresident
- Yvonne BernardVice president
- Tammie HernandezTreasurer
- Julie StroppSecretary
- Sandy DaltonBoard member
- David BradshawBoard member
- Stan DawsonBoard member
- Junior DeaderickBoard member
- Jesse LazarBoard member
- Danny WoutersBoard member
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Organization support
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halls High School Pto | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization support | $5,000 |
| Strawberry Plains Church | Strawberry Plains, Knox County | Organization support | $4,950 |
| Redemption Christian Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization support | $4,800 |
| Deeper Still | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization support | $4,500 |
| Emerald Youth Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization support | $3,600 |
| Fountain City Recreation Commission | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization support | $3,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Organization support | $1,806 |