Perry Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 46-1528640 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.1M
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$17.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $55,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | To further program services | $1,251,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $715,000 |
| Cristo Rey Network | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $150,000 |
| Catholic Extension | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $125,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Martin College Prep | Waukegan, IL | To further program services | $125,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $100,000 |
| Phi Kappa Psi Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | To further program services | $100,000 |
| Clearbrook | Arlington Heights, IL | To further program services | $85,000 |
| Christ the King Jesuit College Prep High School | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $80,000 |
| Come to Believe Network | New York, NY | To further program services | $55,000 |
| The One Plan Saints Jfx | Wilmette, IL | To further program services | $50,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $27,500 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $25,000 |
| Evan Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | To further program services | $25,000 |
| Illinois Prison Project | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $25,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $25,000 |
| Our Lady of Tepeyac Parish | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $25,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $15,000 |
| Loyola Academy | Wilmette, IL | To further program services | $15,000 |
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | To further program services | $10,000 |
| The People's Music School | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $10,000 |
| Walls Turned Sideways | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $5,250 |
| 1916 Foundation | Highland Park, IL | To further program services | $5,000 |
| Saints Faith Hope & Charity | Winnetka, IL | To further program services | $3,500 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To further program services | $2,500 |
| Henry Schueler 41 & 9 Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Link Unlimited | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Madonna Mission | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Maryville Foundation | Des Plaines, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help - Glenview | Glenview, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Regina Dominican High School | Wilmette, IL | To further program services | $1,000 |
| Leelanau Historical Society | Leland, MI | To further program services | $500 |
| Morgante Wilson Foundation | Evanston, IL | To further program services | $500 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | To further program services | $259 |
| Gift of Adoption Fund | Northbrook, IL | To further program services | $250 |
| Msc Foundation | Geneve, SZ | To further program services | $250 |
| Saddle Brook Educational Foundation | Saddle Brook, NJ | To further program services | $250 |
| St Patricks San Jose | San Jose, CA | To further program services | $250 |
| Winnetka Historical | Winnetka, IL | To further program services | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,063,259 | 39 |
| 2024 | $3,107,000 | 36 |
| 2023 | $1,097,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611559349101006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1528640
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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