Perfection and Grace
Perfection and Grace is a private foundation based in Chesterton, Indiana. Its 2026 filing reports $145,000 in grants to 10 organizations, with all listed grant purposes identified as operating support.
Perfection and Grace at a glance
In short: Perfection and Grace gave $145K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Illinois. 10% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $145,000
- +20.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,500
- +20.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,935,551
- +0.2% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Perfection and Grace
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1089 White Willow Ln, Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone: (708) 785-5210
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Perfection and Grace funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Elim Christian Services ($50K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 45 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 7% to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Perfection and Grace open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 70% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $145K (2026). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elim Christian Services Palos Heights, IL | Operating | $50,000 |
| Pacific Garden Mission Chicago, IL | Operating | $25,000 |
| Moody Bible Institute Chicago, IL | Operating | $20,000 |
| Calvery Academy South Holland, IL | Operating | $10,000 |
| Liberty Christian Classical School Bridgeman, MI | Operating | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army Chicago, IL | Operating | $10,000 |
| Association for Individual Developm Aurora, IL | Operating | $5,000 |
| Aid for Women Chicago, IL | Operating | $5,000 |
| Pass Network for Life Tinley Park, IL | Operating | $5,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society Chicago, IL | Operating | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,935,551 | $152,427 | $148,739 | $145,000 | 10 | $148,739 | $147,352 | $110,822 |
| 2025 | $1,931,582 | $262,829 | $122,896 | $120,000 | 10 | $121,796 | $121,829 | $90,745 |
| 2024 | $1,791,649 | $96,034 | $92,972 | $90,000 | 8 | $91,867 | $76,034 | $81,383 |
| 2023 | $1,788,587 | $83,290 | $114,874 | $111,000 | 9 | $112,821 | $83,290 | $75,440 |
| 2022 | $1,820,171 | $118,187 | $93,061 | $90,000 | 8 | $91,781 | $85,787 | $102,646 |
| 2021 | $1,795,045 | $176,392 | $101,741 | $100,000 | 8 | — | $74,392 | $93,886 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perfection and Grace reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations including Elim Christian Services, which describes its mission as enabling individuals with special needs to achieve their highest God-given potential, and Aid for Women, which says it operates pregnancy help centers, pregnancy medical clinics, and residential programs for women facing difficult or unexpected pregnancies.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $145,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to Elim Christian Services, $25,000 to Pacific Garden Mission, and $20,000 to Moody Bible Institute. Other listed recipients included Calvery Academy, Liberty Christian Classical School, Salvation Army, Association for Individual Development, Aid for Women, Pass Network for Life, and Infant Welfare Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Deborah Evans as president and Robert Evans as secretary.
Perfection and Grace is led by Deborah Evans, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Deborah Evans
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Evans
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Perfection and Grace
How much does Perfection and Grace give each year?
Perfection and Grace gave $145K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $120K across 10 grants.
What is Perfection and Grace's typical grant size?
Perfection and Grace's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,500, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Perfection and Grace that year got $10K on average.
Where does Perfection and Grace give grants?
Perfection and Grace gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants).
Does Perfection and Grace give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Perfection and Grace's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Perfection and Grace's largest grantees?
Perfection and Grace's largest 2026 grantees include Elim Christian Services ($50,000), Pacific Garden Mission ($25,000) and Moody Bible Institute ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Perfection and Grace?
Perfection and Grace reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Perfection and Grace fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Perfection and Grace?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Perfection and Grace's EIN?
Perfection and Grace's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3816036. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Perfection and Grace accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Perfection and Grace funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/perfection-and-grace-morg_f6234c881dc94df4a4190eecb4232533
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