Perkins Harnett Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4157412
Foundation Overview
Based in Clarendon Hills, IL, Perkins Harnett Foundation has awarded 205 grants totaling $401,052 to organizations in Illinois, Michigan and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $33 to $16,000, with a median award of $500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
50 of 80 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
74% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (71%), Normal (5%), Clarendon Hills (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 358% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and 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.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Perkins Harnett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Shoulders Fund | $16,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Mercy Home For Boys Girls | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Respond Now | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Cornerstone Academy | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Erie Neighborhood House | $11,150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Groundwork Center | $150 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Special Olympics | $100 | Normal, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Erie Elementary Charter School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Wttw | $60 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Tipping Point Community | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Noble Schools | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Misericordia Home | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Church | $3,000 | Clarendon Hills, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| St Michael's Catholic Church | $1,250 | Sarasota, FL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Open Books | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| The Orchard | $1,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Aid For Women | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Florida Labrador Retriever Rescue | $3,000 | Pompano Beach, FL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Gigi's Playuhouse | $2,000 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Girls In The Game | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Indiana | $100 | Gary, IN, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Incs | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Link Unlimited Scholars | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Benet Academy | $15,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Matthew House | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Missionaries Of The Holy Family | $500 | St Louis, MO, US | General Use | 2023 |
| People's Resource Center | $1,450 | Wheaton, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Pillars Community Health | $10,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Pilsen Pantry | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Refugee One | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Sacred Tent | $1,000 | Downers Grove, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| St James Food Pantry | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Esselstyn Family Foundation | $2,500 | Pepper Pike, OH, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Grace Network | $300 | Glenview, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Tommy Corral Memorial Fdtn | $3,500 | Machesney Park, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Youth For Christ | $5,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Youth With A Mission | $1,500 | Chula Vista, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $16,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Mercy Home For Boys Girls | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Respond Now | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Cornerstone Academy | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Erie Neighborhood House | $11,150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Groundwork Center | $150 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Special Olympics | $100 | Normal, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Erie Elementary Charter School | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Wttw | $60 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Tipping Point Community | $500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Noble Schools | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $7,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Misericordia Home | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Church | $3,000 | Clarendon Hills, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| St Michael's Catholic Church | $1,250 | Sarasota, FL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Open Books | $400 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| The Orchard | $1,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Aid For Women | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Chicago Lighthouse | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Florida Labrador Retriever Rescue | $3,000 | Pompano Beach, FL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Gigi's Playuhouse | $2,000 | Hoffman Estates, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Girls In The Game | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Humane Society Of Indiana | $100 | Gary, IN, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Incs | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Link Unlimited Scholars | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Benet Academy | $15,000 | Lisle, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Matthew House | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Missionaries Of The Holy Family | $500 | St Louis, MO, US | General Use | 2023 |
| People's Resource Center | $1,450 | Wheaton, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Pillars Community Health | $10,000 | Lagrange, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Pilsen Pantry | $6,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Refugee One | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Sacred Tent | $1,000 | Downers Grove, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| St James Food Pantry | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Esselstyn Family Foundation | $2,500 | Pepper Pike, OH, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Grace Network | $300 | Glenview, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Tommy Corral Memorial Fdtn | $3,500 | Machesney Park, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Youth For Christ | $5,000 | Barrington, IL, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Youth With A Mission | $1,500 | Chula Vista, CA, US | General Use | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Respond Now | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Academy | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Erie Neighborhood House | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Groundwork | $150 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $50 | Normal, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Children's Home Aid Society | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Milwaukee College Prep School | $100 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Erie Elementary Charter School | $10,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Wttw | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Womens Board Rush Univ Med Ctr | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Parkinson Foundation | $150 | Miami, FL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Tipping Point Community | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Union League Boys Girls Club | $216 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Union League Luminarts Culture Fdtn | $87 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Church | $200 | Clarendon Hills, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Lawyers Assistance Program | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| St Michael's Catholic Church | $450 | Sarasota, FL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Benet Academy | $500 | Lisle, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Cleveland Clinic | $500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Open Books | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Brother Rice Crusader Fund | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Orchard Evangelical Church Of Barri | $100 | Barrington, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| American Heart Ass'n Of Tampa | $100 | St Petersburg, FL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | $50 | Northampton, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Respond Now | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Academy | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Erie Neighborhood House | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Groundwork | $150 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $50 | Normal, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Children's Home Aid Society | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Milwaukee College Prep School | $100 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Erie Elementary Charter School | $10,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Wttw | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Womens Board Rush Univ Med Ctr | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Parkinson Foundation | $150 | Miami, FL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Tipping Point Community | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Union League Boys Girls Club | $216 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Union League Luminarts Culture Fdtn | $87 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Church | $200 | Clarendon Hills, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Lawyers Assistance Program | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| St Michael's Catholic Church | $450 | Sarasota, FL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Benet Academy | $500 | Lisle, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Cleveland Clinic | $500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Open Books | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Brother Rice Crusader Fund | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Orchard Evangelical Church Of Barri | $100 | Barrington, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| American Heart Ass'n Of Tampa | $100 | St Petersburg, FL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | $50 | Northampton, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Respond Now | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Academy | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Erie Neighborhood House | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Groundwork | $150 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Special Olympics | $50 | Normal, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Children's Home Aid Society | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Milwaukee College Prep School | $100 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Erie Elementary Charter School | $10,250 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Wttw | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Womens Board Rush Univ Med Ctr | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Parkinson Foundation | $150 | Miami, FL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Tipping Point Community | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Union League Boys Girls Club | $216 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Union League Luminarts Culture Fdtn | $87 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Notre Dame Catholic Church | $200 | Clarendon Hills, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Lawyers Assistance Program | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| St Michael's Catholic Church | $450 | Sarasota, FL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Benet Academy | $500 | Lisle, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Cleveland Clinic | $500 | Cleveland, OH, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Open Books | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Brother Rice Crusader Fund | $150 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Orchard Evangelical Church Of Barri | $100 | Barrington, IL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| American Heart Ass'n Of Tampa | $100 | St Petersburg, FL, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | $50 | Northampton, MA, US | General Use | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Mercy Home For Boys Girls | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Respond Now | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Cornerstone Academy | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Erie Neighborhood House | $3,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Groundwork | $150 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Special Olympics | $50 | Normal, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Children's Home Aid Society | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Milwaukee College Prep School | $100 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Erie Elementary Charter School | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Wttw | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Parkinson Foundation | $150 | Miami, FL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Union League Boys Girls Club | $216 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Union League Luminarts Culture Fdtn | $87 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Notre Dame Catholic School | $200 | Clarendon Hills, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| St Michael's Catholic Church | $870 | Sarasota, FL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Spca Cincinatti | $100 | Cincinatti, OH, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Hinsdale Humane Society | $100 | Hinsdale, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Benet Academy | $500 | Lisle, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2021 |
| St George Greek Orthodox Church | $50 | Bloomfield Hills, MI, US | General Use | 2021 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Respond Now | $200 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Cornerstone Academy | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| University Of Michigan | $2,016 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General Use | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Erie Neighborhood House | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Groundwork | $150 | Traverse City, MI, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Special Olympics | $33 | Normal, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Children's Home Aid Society | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Milwaukee College Prep School | $100 | Milwaukee, WI, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Erie Elementary Charter School | $11,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Orphans Of Storm | $50 | Riverwoods, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Altheimers Assoc | $100 | St Louis, MO, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Wttw | $75 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Parkinson Foundation | $150 | Miami, FL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Tipping Point Community | $1,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Thorton Alumni Legacy Fund | $1,000 | Mokena, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Christopher House | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $50 | St Louis, MO, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital | $250 | Downers Grove, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Union League Boys Girls Club | $216 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Family Services | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Bga | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Union League Luminarts Culture Fdtn | $36 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Glenwood Academy | $150 | Glenwood, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Notre Dame Catholic School | $120 | Clarendon Hills, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation | $2,364 | Holland, MI, US | General Use | 2017 |
| Illinois Network Charter Schools | $540 | Chicago, IL, US | General Use | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-4157412 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 1530 N DEARBORN PKWY APT 16N Chicago, IL 60610-7402 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Perkins Harnett Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Kenneth V Perkins |
|---|---|
| Director | Leola H Perkins |
| Director | Kenneth L Perkins |
| Director | Jeanne E Perkins |
| Director | Patrick Perkins |
Forms 990-PF
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