Private foundation · Knoxville
Perceptics Foundation
In 2025 it gave 7 grants worth $27,656 to Tennessee groups, 7 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $3,000 to $4,950. Most often for: “Organization support”.
Invitation only: it picks who to fund. Don't send a proposal. Look for a connection through its board. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $27,656 · 7 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $3,000 to $4,950 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $4,800: the middle grant to the 4 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- 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? How we figure this
- 57% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 4 of 7.
- Total giving that year
- $89,889
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90K | $28K | 7 |
| 2024 | $120K | $37K | 9 |
| 2023 | $76K | $36K | 6 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
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 (7 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 6 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | 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 |