Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation is a private foundation in Holland, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $7.1 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $120,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7.1 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$120,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$69.1 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.9 million the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.9 million | 51 | $70.3 million |
| 2025 | $7.1 million | 50 | $69.1 million |
How to apply
Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 14 | $2.4 million |
| Wisconsin | 6 | $1.2 million |
| Ohio | 5 | $1.1 million |
| Michigan | 12 | $944,100 |
| Indiana | 5 | $885,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $305,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $165,000 |
| New York | 2 | $90,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Learn Charter Network | Academic program expenses | $500,000 |
| Friends of Breakthrough Schools | Academic program expenses | $500,000 |
| Milwaukee College Prep | Academic program expenses | $300,000 |
| Individual | Academic program expenses | $300,000 |
| Individual | Academic program expenses | $300,000 |
| Individual | Tuition assistance | $300,000 |
| New Paradigm for Education | Academic program expenses | $300,000 |
| Cardinal Stritch Foundation | Tuition assistance | $282,979 |
| Catalyst Charter Schools Chicago | Academic program expense | $240,000 |
| Intergenerational School | Academic program expense | $240,000 |
| Rocketship Public Schools | Academic program expenses | $240,000 |
| Individual | Academic program expenses | $240,000 |
| Oaks Academy | Tuition assistance | $240,000 |
| St Marcus School | Tuition assistance | $240,000 |
| United Community Center | Academic program expenses | $240,000 |
| United Schools of Indianapolis | Acacdemic Program Expense | $240,000 |
| St Agnes Catholic School | Tuition assistance | $120,000 |
| Erie Elementary Charter School | Academic program expense | $120,000 |
| Individual | Tuition Assistance | $120,000 |
| Urban Community School | Tuition assistance | $120,000 |
| Saint Martin de Porres High School | Tuition assistance | $120,000 |
| Manchester Academic Charter School | Academic program expenses | $120,000 |
| Polaris Charter Academy | Academic program expenses | $120,000 |
| Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy | Academic Program Expense | $120,000 |
| Detroit Achievement Academy | Academic program expenses | $120,000 |
| Individual | Academic program expenses | $120,000 |
| Holy Family Ministries | Tuition assistance | $120,000 |
| Tindley Accelerated Schools | Academic program expenses | $90,000 |
| Namaste Charter School | Academic program expenses | $90,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Holland | General Operating Expense | $76,600 |
| Teach for America Cleveland | General operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Teach for America Detroit | General operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Teach for America Milwaukee | General operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Teach for America Chicago | General operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Teach for America Indianapolis | General operating expenses | $75,000 |
| Individual | Academic program expenses | $75,000 |
| Schools That Can - Chicago | General operating expenses | $60,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Grand Rapids | General Operating Expense | $50,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Muskegon Lakesho | General operating expenses | $50,000 |
| Young Scholars Charter School | Academic program expenses | $45,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H Perkins
- Jill Perkins
- Laurie Perkins
- Todd Perkins
- Phillip Perkins
- Curtis L Stine
Questions people ask
Does Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation give?
$7.1 million in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $120,000.
Who runs Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert H Perkins (Director), Jill Perkins (Director), Laurie Perkins (Director) and Todd Perkins (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Perkins Malo Hunter Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and faith communities.