Perkins Harnett Foundation

EIN 364157412

Chicago, IL 60602 |(312) 485-5664

Total Given 2017–2023
$217K
115 grants · $31K avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$500
typical micro grants · $100–$2K
grant size
32%
supporter · 22/69 multi-year
repeat
$140K
Assets (2022)
69
Distinct Recipients

About

All of the assets of the Foundation were liquidated in May 2023 and the proceeds of the liquidation (with the exception of ordinary and necessary operating expenses)were distributed to charitable organizations which were qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Each of the charitable organizations which received a distribution are listed in Part XIV,3(a),hereof, in the amounts set forth in Part XIV,3(a).

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Contact Person BIG SHOULDERS FUND
Phone (312) 485-5664

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 N/A $174K $4K N/A
2017 $30K $163K $13K 28
2018 N/A $144K $13K N/A
2020 N/A $172K $2K N/A
2021 $26K $173K $19K 22
2022 $23K $140K $10K 25
2023 $137K $0 $-14K 40

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 115 grants on record

Minimum
$33
25th Pctl
$100
Median
$500
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$16K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

KP
Kenneth V Perkins
Director
LP
Leola H Perkins
Director
KP
Kenneth L Perkins
Director
JP
Jeanne E Perkins
Director
PP
Patrick Perkins
Director

Grants Awarded (115 total)

Purpose
Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL $16,000 GENERAL USE 2023
Benet Academy Lisle, IL $15,000 General Use 2023
Erie Elementary Charter School Chicago, IL $14,000 GENERAL USE 2021
Erie Neighborhood House Chicago, IL $11,150 GENERAL USE 2023
Erie Elementary Charter School Chicago, IL $11,000 GENERAL USE 2017
Erie Elementary Charter School Chicago, IL $10,250 GENERAL USE 2022
Erie Elementary Charter School Chicago, IL $10,000 GENERAL USE 2023
Pillars Community Health LaGRANGE, IL $10,000 General Use 2023
Metropolitan Family Services Chicago, IL $7,000 GENERAL USE 2023
Pilsen Pantry Chicago, IL $6,000 General Use 2023
Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL $5,000 GENERAL USE 2021
Link Unlimited Scholars Chicago, IL $5,000 General Use 2023
Refugee One Chicago, IL $5,000 General Use 2023
Youth for Christ Barrington, IL $5,000 General Use 2023
Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL $5,000 GENERAL USE 2017
Big Shoulders Fund Chicago, IL $5,000 GENERAL USE 2022
Erie Neighborhood House Chicago, IL $4,000 GENERAL USE 2017
Girls in the Game Chicago, IL $3,500 General Use 2023
Tommy Corral Memorial Fdtn Machesney Park, IL $3,500 General Use 2023
Erie Neighborhood House Chicago, IL $3,000 GENERAL USE 2021
Notre Dame Catholic Church Clarendon Hills, IL $3,000 GENERAL USE 2023
Florida Labrador Retriever Rescue Pompano Beach, FL $3,000 General Use 2023
St James Food Pantry Chicago, IL $3,000 General Use 2023
Erie Neighborhood House Chicago, IL $3,000 GENERAL USE 2022
Mercy Home for Boys Girls Chicago, IL $2,500 GENERAL USE 2023