Perkins Hunter Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3486609
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Perkins Hunter Foundation has awarded 151 grants totaling $5,429,100 to organizations in California, Illinois and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $3,000 to $400,000, with a median award of $17,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 16 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
69% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in San Francisco (72%), Sonoma (13%), Oakland (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 24% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Perkins Hunter Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Educational Fund | $50,100 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Philanthropy Workshop West | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Tipping Point Community | $200,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| San Francisco Giants Community Fund | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Thacher School | $20,000 | Ojai, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Greenbelt Alliance | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Battery Foundation | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Sonoma Valley Authors Foundation | $5,500 | Sonoma, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Freedom Forward | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| San Francisco University High Schoo | $65,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Ideoorg | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Safe And Sound | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Foster America | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Greenlight Fund | $25,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Remake | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| San Francisco Educational Fund | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Teach For America | $27,650 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Tipping Point Community | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| San Francisco Giants Community Fund | $8,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Battery Foundation | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Caremessage | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Jack London State Park | $10,000 | Glen Ellen, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Up 2 Us Foundation | $10,000 | Wheaton, MD, US | General Use | 2022 |
| San Francisco Parent Coalition | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Mediacal Teams International | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | $20,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Voteorg | $30,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Environmental Voter Project | $17,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| San Francisco Educational Fund | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Teach For America | $27,650 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Tipping Point Community | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| San Francisco Giants Community Fund | $8,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Battery Foundation | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Caremessage | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Jack London State Park | $10,000 | Glen Ellen, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Up 2 Us Foundation | $10,000 | Wheaton, MD, US | General Use | 2022 |
| San Francisco Parent Coalition | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Mediacal Teams International | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | $20,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Voteorg | $30,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Environmental Voter Project | $17,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| San Francisco Educational Fund | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Teach For America | $27,650 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Tipping Point Community | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| San Francisco Giants Community Fund | $8,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Battery Foundation | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Caremessage | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Jack London State Park | $10,000 | Glen Ellen, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Up 2 Us Foundation | $10,000 | Wheaton, MD, US | General Use | 2022 |
| San Francisco Parent Coalition | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Mediacal Teams International | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | $20,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Voteorg | $30,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Environmental Voter Project | $17,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| San Francisco Educational Fund | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Teach For America | $27,650 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Tipping Point Community | $300,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| San Francisco Giants Community Fund | $8,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Battery Foundation | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Caremessage | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Jack London State Park | $10,000 | Glen Ellen, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Up 2 Us Foundation | $10,000 | Wheaton, MD, US | General Use | 2022 |
| San Francisco Parent Coalition | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Mediacal Teams International | $15,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | $20,000 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Voteorg | $30,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Environmental Voter Project | $17,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| San Francisco Educational Fund | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Tipping Point Community | $350,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| San Francisco Giants Community Fund | $7,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Respond Now | $15,000 | Chicago Heights, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Greenbelt Alliance | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Sonoma Valley Authors Festival | $7,500 | Sonoma, CA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Freedom Forward | $150,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| La Casa De Las Madres | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Battery Powered | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Community Foundation Sonoma County | $30,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Saint Francis Foundation | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2021 |
| San Francisco Foundation | $400,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| San Francisco Educational Fund | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Kqed Radio | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Philanthropy Workshop West | $6,400 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Tipping Point Community | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| San Francisco Giants Community Fund | $6,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Youth Wellness Center | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| American Conservatory Theater | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Caremessage | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Freedom Forward | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| San Francisco General Hospital Foun | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Southern Coalition For Social Justi | $10,000 | Durham, NC, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Naral | $15,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Stand | $5,000 | Concord, CA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Voto Latino | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Accelerate Change | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| America Votes | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Foundation For Social Impact | $10,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Turnout Activism | $10,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Feel Good Voting | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Use | 2020 |
| New Venture Fund | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Hopewell Fund | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Count Every Vote | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Voter Registration Project | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Up 2 Us Foundation | $5,000 | Wheaton, MD, US | General Use | 2020 |
| All Americans Vote | $7,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2020 |
| Technoserve | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Kqed Radio | $30,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Population Media Center | $55,000 | Shelburne, VT, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Tipping Point Community | $135,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| San Francisco Giants Community Fund | $7,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| San Francisco General Hospital | $3,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Boys Girls Club Of Sonoma Valley | $10,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Youth Wellness Center | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Greenbelt Alliance | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Womens Alliance For Knowledge Excha | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| The Battery Foundation | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Sonoma County Vintners | $35,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Schools That Can | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Sonoma Valley Authors Festival | $10,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Upstream | $30,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| American Conservatory Theater | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Sonoma Valley Education Fdtn | $10,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Caremessage | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Global Health Corp | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Sonoma Valley Museum Of Art | $5,500 | Sonoma, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Jack London State Park | $10,000 | Glen Ellen, CA, US | General Use | 2018 |
| Kqed Radio | $100,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Summer Search San Francisco | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Teach For America | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Engenderhealth | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Philanthropy Workshop West | $4,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Ucsf Breast Cancer | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Always Dream Foundation | $10,000 | Danville, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Hamilton Family Center | $10,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Tipping Point Community | $125,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| San Francisco Giants Community Fund | $6,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| La Luz Bilingual Center | $5,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Npx | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Love Never Fails | $50,000 | Dublin, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Ymca | $7,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Town School For Boys | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
| Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation | $15,000 | Sonoma, CA, US | General Use | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-3486609 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 20 N CLARK ST STE 3000 Chicago, IL 60602-5094 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Perkins Hunter Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Thomas Perkins |
|---|---|
| Director | Alec Perkins |
| Director | Jamel Perkins |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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