Funder directory → Illinois → Esper A Petersen Foundation
Private foundation · Grayslake, IL · EIN 366125570Esper A Petersen Foundation
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$2,500–$50,000
median $5,000
Giving (latest FY)
$760,426
41 grants · FY2025
Assets
$19,232,679
gives nationally
Application form & materials: No required form - Solicitations should include specific plans for the use of grants received, proof of 501(c)(3) status, and financial information regarding the organization.
Deadlines: No specific deadlines
Restrictions: Any restrictions are determined during the evaluation process.
Contact: Esper A Petersen Foundation · 1 E Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL, 60030 · 8473360900
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable · Orlando, FL | For public charity support. | $154,758 |
| Westlake Christian Academy · Grayslake, IL | To support beautification project of the school | $70,000 |
| VC Colab Foundation · Ventura, CA | Advance education and science, combat community deterioration and lessen the burdens of government | $50,368 |
| Los Angeles Opera · Los Angeles, CA | Support the opera's educational and community programs | $50,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center · Los Angeles, CA | Provide affordable health care | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army · Oxnard, CA | Support the adult rehabilitation center | $50,000 |
| Madison Project at Santa Monica Col · Santa Monica, CA | To support education programs for the Broad Stage. | $50,000 |
| University of Southern CA · Los Angeles, CA | To support innovative research to develop targeted new therapies and cures | $5,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.