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The PERT Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $318 million in grants to 42 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PERT Foundation is organized and operated to foster, support, develop, and maintain charitable activities and vital human and educational services by supporting and carrying out the charitable purposes of The Chicago Community Trust and The Chicago Community Foundation by such means as the board of directors of the organization may determine from time to time.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$340.9M
98%
The Chicago Community Trust
$2M
< 1%
THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$625K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PERT Foundation?
No. PERT Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PERT Foundation give?
PERT Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, California, and North Carolina. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PERT Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PERT Foundation fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PERT Foundation make each year?
In 2024, PERT Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $318 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PERT Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, PERT Foundation awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, The Chicago Community Trust, and THE LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PERT Foundation?
PERT Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.