Black-Periman Foundation
Historical FunderEvanston, Illinois · EIN 83-0310521 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ERICA PERIMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 2012 COLFAX STREET, EVANSTON IL 60201 |
| Phone | 3079904100 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN WRITTEN FORM AND PROVIDE INFORMATION AS TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM. THEY SHOULD ALSO INCLUDE ANY PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL AVAILABLE ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PROGRAM. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
72% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Land Institute | Rockford, IL | Conservancy | $6,000 |
| Greater Good Charities | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Fellowships | $1,000 |
| Environmental Law Policy Center of | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $900 |
| Evanston Community Foundation Inc | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Beloit College | Beloit, WI | Fellowships | $500 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust | Jackson, WY | Conservancy | $500 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | Ft Collins, CO | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | Montgomery, AL | Educational | $500 |
| Galapagos Conservancy Inc | Washington, DC | Conservancy | $500 |
| Teton Raptor Center | Wilson, WY | Unrestricted | $500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($7,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,900 | 14 |
| 2024 | $21,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $26,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621419349100817
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0310521
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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