PERT Foundation is organized and operated to foster, support, develop, and maintain charitable activities and vital human and educational services by supporting and carrying out the charitable purposes of The Chicago Community Trust and The Chicago Community Foundation by such means as the board of directors of the organization may determine from time to time.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$317.3M
+73863.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$318.0M
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$318.0M
About PERT Foundation
Based on IRS filings
PERT Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $317.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $318.0M. Net investment income was $67K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $317,276,071 | $428,961 | $378,092 |
| Revenue | $311,720,445 | $13,038 | $790,525 |
| Expenses | $318,101,961 | $9,307 | $4,152,066 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $67,415 | $13,021 | $790,379 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Chicago Community Foundation ($318,021,564).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $318,021,564 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Saenz | President and Director | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Liebman | Director | 1 | — |
| Thomas C Liebman | Director | 1 | — |
| Margaret Stineman | Director | 1 | — |
| Bryan Traubert | Director | 1 | — |
| Jessica Strausbaugh | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Amy Pena | Secretary | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PERT Foundation?
PERT Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $317.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is PERT Foundation?
As of 2024, PERT Foundation holds $317.3M in total assets with $311.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $318.0M in 2024.
Where does PERT Foundation operate?
PERT Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois, North Carolina.
What size grants does PERT Foundation award?
In 2024, PERT Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $318.0M — an average of about $318.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is PERT Foundation's EIN?
PERT Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0585993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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