Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana · EIN 20-2046461
- Louisiana
- Baton Rouge
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Louisiana
- Total giving
- $1MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $40MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO BUILD A LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE ENDOWMENT FUND AND PROVIDE FOR THE STEWARDSHIP OF SUCH FUNDS IN ORDER TO HELP FIGHT CANCER IN THE COMMUNITIES SERVED BY THE CENTER. THE FOUNDATION MAY ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SERVED BY THE CENTER, WHICH HAVE DEMONSTRATED THE ABILITY TO CONDUCT CANCER-RELATED PROGRAMS OR SERVICES THAT REDUCE CANCER INCIDENCE AND MORTALITY, OR IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSEAFFECTED BY CANCER.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center | $640K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.marybirdfoundation.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.