Barbara and Jerry Pearlman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmette, Illinois · EIN 36-3976364 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$15K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$205K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Palm Beach United Way | Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach Civic Association | Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | Chicago, IL | unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Field Museum of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $10,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522839349100502
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3976364
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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