Perkins Harnett Foundation
Perkins Harnett Foundation is a private foundation based in Clarendon Hills, Illinois, that made grants to charitable organizations. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Perkins Harnett Foundation at a glance
In short: Perkins Harnett Foundation gave $137K across 40 grants in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Illinois. 63% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $137,460
- +488.6% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 40
- +60.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,437
- +267.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (25 of 40, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (93% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Perkins Harnett Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18 North Prospect, Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
Phone: (630) 901-0379
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Perkins Harnett Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Big Shoulders Fund ($16K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois. The remaining reported shares were Florida (3%), Ohio (2%), California (1%), and Missouri (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Perkins Harnett Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 25 of 40 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 30% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2022) to $137K (2023). In 2023 it made 40 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL | General Use | $16,000 |
| Benet Academy Lisle, IL | General Use | $15,000 |
| Erie Neighborhood House Chicago, IL | General Use | $11,150 |
| Erie Elementary Charter School Chicago, IL | General Use | $10,000 |
| Pillars Community Health LaGRANGE, IL | General Use | $10,000 |
| Metropolitan Family Services Chicago, IL | General Use | $7,000 |
| Pilsen Pantry Chicago, IL | General Use | $6,000 |
| Link Unlimited Scholars Chicago, IL | General Use | $5,000 |
| Refugee One Chicago, IL | General Use | $5,000 |
| Youth for Christ Barrington, IL | General Use | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-13,753 | $138,617 | $137,460 | 40 | $137,460 | — | $6,806 |
| 2022 | $152,370 | $10,409 | $24,179 | $23,353 | 25 | $23,353 | $3,996 | $7,659 |
| 2021 | $166,400 | $19,497 | $26,849 | $26,073 | 22 | $26,073 | $18,721 | $8,129 |
| 2020 | $173,764 | $1,668 | $801 | — | — | — | $867 | $8,588 |
| 2019 | $172,945 | $3,157 | $778 | — | — | — | $2,379 | $7,857 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Perkins Harnett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, family and community services, health, and support for people with disabilities. For example, Big Shoulders Fund says it supports underserved schools providing quality, values-based education for Chicago children. Erie Neighborhood House describes its work as supporting immigrant and low-income families through education, services, and advocacy. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $137,460. Grants ranged from $60 to $16,000, with a median of $2,250. Among the largest grants were $16,000 to Big Shoulders Fund, $15,000 to Benet Academy, $11,150 to Erie Neighborhood House, and $10,000 each to Erie Elementary Charter School and Pillars Community Health. Other recipients included Metropolitan Family Services ($7,000), Link Unlimited Scholars ($5,000), Misericordia Home ($2,500), and Aid for Women ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Kenneth V Perkins, Leola H Perkins, Kenneth L Perkins, Jeanne E Perkins, and Patrick Perkins as directors.
Perkins Harnett Foundation's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Jeanne E. Perkins
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kenneth L. Perkins
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Leola H. Perkins
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patrick Perkins
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Perkins Harnett Foundation
How much does Perkins Harnett Foundation give each year?
Perkins Harnett Foundation gave $137K across 40 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $23K across 25 grants.
What is Perkins Harnett Foundation's typical grant size?
Perkins Harnett Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,437, across 40 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Perkins Harnett Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Perkins Harnett Foundation give grants?
Perkins Harnett Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (21 grants) and Barrington, IL (2 grants).
Does Perkins Harnett Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Perkins Harnett Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Perkins Harnett Foundation's largest grantees?
Perkins Harnett Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Big Shoulders Fund ($16,000), Benet Academy ($15,000) and Erie Neighborhood House ($11,150), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Perkins Harnett Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, family and community services, health, and support for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Perkins Harnett Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Perkins Harnett Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Perkins Harnett Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Perkins Harnett Foundation's EIN?
Perkins Harnett Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4157412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Perkins Harnett Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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