The Nancy Allison Perkins Foundation favors a small number of sizable, mission-driven grants that combine a single large international health project with concentrated local support in the south Chicago suburbs. Their giving emphasizes practical, general operating support—particularly for vision restoration work abroad, suburban animal welfare organizations, local Catholic education, and community health services. The foundation appears to prioritize durable impact via large unrestricted gifts rather than many small awards.
Highly concentrated giving: very few grants but large dollar amounts, including one six-figure+ international flagship gift alongside multi-hundred-thousand support to a couple of local organizations; evidence of repeat funding to at least one humane society and preference for general operating support.
A $1,000,000 general-use grant to the Himalayan Cataract Project stands out in the Nancy Allison Perkins Foundation’s recent record and sets the tone for its giving: a small number of large awards, often for unrestricted support. The foundation uses those sizable grants to back a mix of global health, local education, animal welfare, and community health work. In 2023 and 2024, it also made repeated general-use grants to South Suburban Humane Society, including $500,000 and $200,000, showing a clear willingness to support the same organization across years. That pattern extends into its South Chicago suburban emphasis. St Agnes Catholic School received $120,000 for general use, while Progressive Health Partnership received $100,000 in 2023 and another $25,000 in 2024. Safe Haven Humane Society also appears more than once, with grants of $50,000 and $5,000. The foundation’s recent grant list includes both major awards and smaller operating gifts, but the larger amounts are concentrated enough to suggest a deliberate, mission-driven approach rather than broad, high-volume grantmaking.
Global blindness prevention is one clear thread: the foundation gave $1,000,000 in general-use support to Himalayan Cataract Project for cataract surgery and vision restoration work. Animal welfare is another recurring area. South Suburban Humane Society received $500,000 in 2023 and $200,000 in 2024, both for general use, and Safe Haven Humane Society received $50,000 in 2023 and $5,000 in 2024. The foundation also supports parish-based Catholic education and community health in the south Chicago suburbs. St Agnes Catholic School received $120,000 for general use, and Progressive Health Partnership received $100,000 in 2023 plus $25,000 in 2024. Smaller grants to organizations such as Moraine Valley Community Church and GIGI’s Playhouse fit the same general-use pattern, with the foundation backing operating needs rather than project-restricted funding.
The typical grant size is $7,425 at the 25th percentile, $13,000 at the median, and $25,526 at the 75th percentile. That distribution sits alongside a few much larger awards, so the foundation’s portfolio combines routine operating gifts with occasional high-dollar grants. Its grantmaking also shows repeat support. South Suburban Humane Society, Progressive Health Partnership, Safe Haven Humane Society, and Guiding Eyes for the Blind each appear in more than one year. The foundation is structured as a private foundation; it does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The recent grants are all listed as general use.
$431K
$6.8M
$711K
$472K
Most grants fall between $7K and $26K, with a median of $13K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$13K
75th Percentile
$26K
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Notable grantees: Himalayan Cataract Project, South Suburban Humane Society, St. Agnes Catholic School, Progressive Health Partnership, Safe Haven Humane Society
Grants are concentrated in the U.S., with all recent awards going to domestic recipients. Illinois is the top state by grant count and accounts for 43% of grants to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. Within Illinois, grants land in places such as Chicago Heights, Homewood, Palos Heights, Lockport, Tinley Park, Elizabeth, and Homer Glen. Outside Illinois, the foundation also gives to recipients in Vermont, Minnesota, Wisconsin, New York, New Hampshire, Colorado, Massachusetts, Kansas, and Montana.
The recent grants show support for nonprofit organizations in global blindness prevention, animal welfare, Catholic elementary education, and community health. Examples include a $1,000,000 general-use grant to Himalayan Cataract Project, a $500,000 grant to South Suburban Humane Society, and a $120,000 grant to St Agnes Catholic School.
Yes. South Suburban Humane Society appears in both 2023 and 2024 with $500,000 and $200,000 grants. Progressive Health Partnership also appears twice, with $100,000 in 2023 and $25,000 in 2024. Safe Haven Humane Society and Guiding Eyes for the Blind also receive support in more than one year.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is $7,425 at the 25th percentile, $13,000 at the median, and $25,526 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants range from smaller awards like $2,000 to St Labre Indian School to a $1,000,000 general-use grant to Himalayan Cataract Project.
Illinois is the top state by grant count, and 43% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. Recent Illinois recipients include Chicago Heights, Homewood, Palos Heights, Lockport, Tinley Park, Elizabeth, and Homer Glen.
Yes. The recent grants are consistently labeled general use, including awards to Himalayan Cataract Project, South Suburban Humane Society, Progressive Health Partnership, and Moraine Valley Community Church. That pattern suggests flexible support rather than tightly restricted project funding.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH SUBURBAN HUMANE SOCIETY | CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL | $50,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| BOULDER CREST FOUNDATION | BLUEMONT, VA | $44,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| PAWS TINLEY PARK | TINLEY PARK, IL | $40,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF AMERICA CHARIT | MT HOREB, WI | $37,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| NORTHWOODS HUMANE SOCIETY | HAYWARD, WI | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| TUNNELS TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| PHEASANTS FOREVER | ST PAUL, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| TOUCHSTONE FARM | TEMPLE, NH | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| VESTED INTEREST IN K-9s | EAST TAUNTON, MA | $15,750 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| SCOPE | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| THUNDERBIRD SOCIETY | Munster, IN | $15,000 | 2026 | General Use |
| STOP SOLDIER SUICIDE | DURHAM, NC | $14,500 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH | PALOS HEIGHTS, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| TENDER LOVING CARE ANIMAL SHELTER | HOMER GLEN, IL | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| SAWYER COUNTY ALLIANCE | HAYWARD, WI | $10,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| SAFE HAVEN HUMANE SOCIETY | ELIZABETH, IL | $9,750 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| MARK 9 | Lisle, IL | $8,000 | 2026 | General Use |
| ST JUDE'S CHILDREN RESEARCH HOSPITA | MEMPHIS, TN | $8,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| FRIENDS OF FORT RILEY MUSEUMS | FORT RILEY, KS | $8,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| STONE LAKE PICKLEBALL CLUB | Hayward, WI | $8,000 | 2026 | General Use |
| GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | $7,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH | Weston, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | General Use |
| MORNING GLORY MINISTRIES | Kansas City, MO | $5,000 | 2026 | General Use |
| ANIMAL CHARITY OF OHIO | Boardman, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | General Use |
| WEST SUBURBAN HUMANE SOCIETY | Downers Grove, IL | $5,000 | 2026 | General Use |
| PAWS CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | 2026 | GENERAL USE |
| SOUTH SUBURBAN HUMANE SOCIETY | CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF AMERICA CHARIT | MT HOREB, WI | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| Minnesota Hunter and Jumper Assoc | WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| BOULDER CREST FOUNDATION | BLUEMONT, VA | $22,500 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| PHEASANTS FOREVER | ST PAUL, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| TENDER LOVING CARE ANIMAL SHELTER | HOMER GLEN, IL | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| PAWS TINLEY PARK | TINLEY PARK, IL | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| TUNNELS TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| CC2 FOUNDATION | LOCKPORT, IL | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| K9s FOR WARRIORS | PONTE VEDRA, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| STOP SOLDIER SUICIDE | DURHAM, NC | $12,500 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| FRIENDS OF FORT RILEY MUSEUMS | FORT RILEY, KS | $12,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| TOUCHSTONE FARM | TEMPLE, NH | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH | PALOS HEIGHTS, IL | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| SAWYER COUNTY ALLIANCE | HAYWARD, WI | $8,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| SAFE HAVEN HUMANE SOCIETY | ELIZABETH, IL | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| OASIS FOR YOUTH | BLOOMINGTON, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| SCOPE | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL USE |
| SOUTH SUBURBAN HUMANE SOCIETY | CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL | $200,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| PROGRESSIVE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP | HOMEWOOD, IL | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| Minnesota Hunter and Jumper Assoc | WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
| TENDER LOVING CARE ANIMAL SHELTER | HOMER GLEN, IL | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL USE |
PAWS TINLEY PARK
$40,000GENERAL USE
NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF AMERICA CHARIT
$37,000GENERAL USE
NORTHWOODS HUMANE SOCIETY
$35,000GENERAL USE
GENERAL USE
PHEASANTS FOREVER
$20,000GENERAL USE
TOUCHSTONE FARM
$20,000GENERAL USE
VESTED INTEREST IN K-9s
$15,750GENERAL USE
SCOPE
$15,000GENERAL USE
THUNDERBIRD SOCIETY
$15,000General Use
MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH
$10,000GENERAL USE
TENDER LOVING CARE ANIMAL SHELTER
$10,000GENERAL USE
SAWYER COUNTY ALLIANCE
$10,000GENERAL USE
SAFE HAVEN HUMANE SOCIETY
$9,750GENERAL USE
MARK 9
$8,000General Use
ST JUDE'S CHILDREN RESEARCH HOSPITA
$8,000GENERAL USE
FRIENDS OF FORT RILEY MUSEUMS
$8,000GENERAL USE
STONE LAKE PICKLEBALL CLUB
$8,000General Use
GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND
$7,000GENERAL USE
TWELVE APOSTLES CATHOLIC CHURCH
$5,000General Use
MORNING GLORY MINISTRIES
$5,000General Use
ANIMAL CHARITY OF OHIO
$5,000General Use
WEST SUBURBAN HUMANE SOCIETY
$5,000General Use
SOUTH SUBURBAN HUMANE SOCIETY
$50,000GENERAL USE
NEWFOUNDLAND CLUB OF AMERICA CHARIT
$25,000GENERAL USE
Minnesota Hunter and Jumper Assoc
$25,000GENERAL USE
SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY
$25,000GENERAL USE
PHEASANTS FOREVER
$20,000GENERAL USE
TENDER LOVING CARE ANIMAL SHELTER
$20,000GENERAL USE
PAWS TINLEY PARK
$20,000GENERAL USE
CC2 FOUNDATION
$15,000GENERAL USE
GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND
$15,000GENERAL USE
FRIENDS OF FORT RILEY MUSEUMS
$12,000GENERAL USE
TOUCHSTONE FARM
$10,000GENERAL USE
MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH
$10,000GENERAL USE
SAWYER COUNTY ALLIANCE
$8,000GENERAL USE
SAFE HAVEN HUMANE SOCIETY
$5,000GENERAL USE
SCOPE
$5,000GENERAL USE
PROGRESSIVE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
$25,000GENERAL USE
Minnesota Hunter and Jumper Assoc
$25,000GENERAL USE
TENDER LOVING CARE ANIMAL SHELTER
$20,000GENERAL USE