Private foundation · EIN 36-3816036 · Chesterton, Indiana

Perfection & Grace Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $145K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$145K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IN
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Elim Christian ServicesPalos Heights, ILOperating$50K
Pacific Garden MissionChicago, ILOperating$25K
Moody Bible InstituteChicago, ILOperating$20K
Calvery AcademySouth Holland, ILOperating$10K
Liberty Christian Classical SchoolBridgeman, MIOperating$10K
Salvation ArmyChicago, ILOperating$10K
Association for Individual DevelopmAurora, ILOperating$5,000
Aid for WomenChicago, ILOperating$5,000
Pass Network for LifeTinley Park, ILOperating$5,000
Infant Welfare SocietyChicago, ILOperating$5,000

By state: Illinois 9 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Perfection & Grace Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Chesterton, Indiana, administered in care of M Lena Perona, tax-exempt since 1992. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Perfection & Grace Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Perfection & Grace Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $145K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Perfection & Grace Inc give?

Illinois (9 grants), Michigan (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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