Karl Perl Charitable Trust
The Karl Perl Charitable Trust is operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions, and to carry out the purposes of the jewish united fund of metropolitan chicago.
Karl Perl Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Karl Perl Charitable Trust gave $350K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $175K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,000
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $175,000
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $175,000
- Total assets
- $2,278,052
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Karl Perl Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago ($330K). Together the top 2 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Karl Perl Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2020) to $350K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | Jewish Resettlement | $330,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Nativ Program | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,278,052 | $400,079 | $350,000 | $350,000 | 2 | $15 |
| 2023 | $2,227,973 | $314,900 | $300,000 | $300,000 | 2 | $25 |
| 2022 | $2,213,073 | $256,435 | $300,000 | $300,000 | 1 | $19 |
| 2021 | $2,256,638 | $302,753 | $300,000 | $300,000 | 1 | $20 |
| 2020 | $2,253,885 | $289,615 | $250,000 | $250,000 | 1 | $20 |
About Karl Perl Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Karl Perl Charitable Trust is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $350K. Net investment income was $15.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Karl Perl Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barron S. Perl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David S. Rosen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elissa Polan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheldon G. Perl
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Ann Sklaver
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Peaceman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rose Jagust (2020–2023) — Trustee -
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.
Frequently asked questions about Karl Perl Charitable Trust
How much does Karl Perl Charitable Trust give each year?
Karl Perl Charitable Trust gave $350K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $300K across 2 grants.
How large is Karl Perl Charitable Trust?
Karl Perl Charitable Trust reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $400K.
What is Karl Perl Charitable Trust?
Karl Perl Charitable Trust is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Karl Perl Charitable Trust operate?
Karl Perl Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Illinois, New York.
What is Karl Perl Charitable Trust's EIN?
Karl Perl Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-6113637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Karl Perl Charitable Trust funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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