Louis and Joan Perona Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChesterton, Indiana · EIN 85-4245153 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$16K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$500
Total assets$262K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede Academy | Peru, IL | Operations | $6,000 |
| Nativity of Our Lord Church | Spring Valley, IL | Operations | $5,000 |
| Project Success Food Pantry | Spring Valley, IL | Operations | $1,000 |
| Society for the Propogation of the | New York, NY | Operations | $500 |
| St Jude League | Spring Valley, IL | Operations | $200 |
| Catholic Medical Mission | Baltimore, MD | Operations | $100 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($3,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,900 | 10 |
| 2024 | $15,600 | 11 |
| 2023 | $9,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642059349100504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4245153
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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