Funder directory Illinois Esper A Petersen Foundation

Private foundation · Grayslake, IL · EIN 366125570

Esper 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

Animal welfare · 38%Environment · 30%Religion · 20%Arts & culture · 4%
How to apply — from their own filing

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

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
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
Tanka Fund · Rapid City, SD To support the return of the buffalo to Native American lands $10,000

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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.