In a Perfect World
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In a Perfect World at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,783,694
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $347,735
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $139,334
- +409.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $451,762
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who In a Perfect World funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How In a Perfect World gives
- In 2022 it paid out 268% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $35K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School the World Boston, MA | Scholarships, Books, Tutors | $22,244 |
| Formidable Joy Los Angeles, CA | Solar Water Project Malawi School | $12,794 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,783,694 | $347,735 | $451,762 | — | — | — | $139,334 | — |
| 2023 | $2,641,311 | $409,885 | $571,958 | — | — | — | $27,325 | — |
| 2022 | $2,516,068 | $410,988 | $546,379 | $35,038 | 2 | $341,920 | $39,209 | $127,475 |
| 2021 | $3,110,947 | $436,924 | $433,519 | $17,686 | 4 | $300,527 | $16,834 | $133,503 |
| 2020 | $3,050,583 | $631,237 | $533,292 | $35,012 | 6 | — | $80,613 | $129,873 |
About In a Perfect World
Based on IRS filings
In a Perfect World is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $139K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
In a Perfect World is led by Manuela Testolini, Founder & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Manuela Testolini
Founder & President
President → Founder & CEO, 2021
Founder & CEO → Founder & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $96K (2024)
Norman Bailey
Chairman
Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Taylor
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Livingston
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Oneksy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Christine Onesky (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Stephanie Griffin (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $96K, to Manuela Testolini (Founder/Pres).
Frequently asked questions about In a Perfect World
How large is In a Perfect World?
In a Perfect World reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $348K.
What is In a Perfect World?
In a Perfect World is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does In a Perfect World operate?
In a Perfect World has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York.
What is In a Perfect World's EIN?
In a Perfect World's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4083846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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