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Peggy And Steve Fossett Foundation is a private corporation based in CHICAGO, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Pegg. It holds total assets of $21.4M. Annual income is reported at $2M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of science & technology. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Missouri. According to available records, Peggy And Steve Fossett Foundation has made 160 grants totaling $5.1M, with a median grant of $18K. The foundation has distributed between $1.2M and $1.3M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.3M distributed across 36 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $190K, with an average award of $32K. The foundation has supported 59 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Washington, Missouri, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No specific application information is available for this foundation. Check the 990-PF filings below for application guidelines, or visit the foundation's website if listed above.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$31K
Largest Grant
$190K
Based on 40 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Peggy And Steve Fossett Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of science & technology. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 160 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, WA, MO.
Peggy And Steve Fossett Foundation has distributed a total of $5.1M across 160 grants. The median grant size is $18K, with an average of $32K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $190K.
Peggy And Steve Fossett Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (204521801) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Peggy And Steve Fossett Foundation is headquartered in CHICAGO, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Maier | PRESIDENT/SECRETARY/TREASU | $127K | $0 | $127K |
| Abraham J Stern | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven Blonder | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Roxanne Sullivan | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.6M
Total Assets
$21.1M
Fair Market Value
$26.8M
Net Worth
$21.1M
Grants Paid
$1.3M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$1M
Distribution Amount
$1.3M
Total: $15.9M
Total Grants
160
Total Giving
$5.1M
Average Grant
$32K
Median Grant
$18K
Unique Recipients
59
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Macs PackGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| The ArkGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $121K | 2023 |
| Chicago Area Council BsaGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Adler PlanetariumFAR HORIZONS PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2023 |
| Museum Of FlightFLIGHT ZONE - YOUTH AREA | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children ChicagoGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $85K | 2023 |
| Simon Wiesenthal CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $68K | 2023 |
| Wings Over The Rockies Air And Space MuseumGENERAL PURPOSE | Denver, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| One Love Global Wellness FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Orland Park, IL | $42K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of ShalvaGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Upward CommunitiesRESTRICTED - OLIVIA GARDNER | Chicago, IL | $37K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels ChicagoTHANKSGIVING MEALS | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Lakeview PantryGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Webster UniversityPEGGY FOSSETT FUND | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Washington UniversityDEPT OF PHYSICS | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Casa Lake CountyGENERAL PURPOSEGENERAL OPERATIONS | Vernon Hills, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Brentwood High School Alumni AssociationCOLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | Brentwood, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Mercy Home For Boys And GirlsGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Shady Oaks Camp For People With DisabilitiesGENERAL PURPOSE | Homer Glen, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Swift Outdoor Accessible RecreationGENERAL PURPOSE | Mokena, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| The Chicago Police MemorialGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $19K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $18K | 2023 |
| Jewish United Fund Emergency FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $18K | 2023 |
| Chicagoland Toys For TotsGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $17K | 2023 |
| Chicago Chesed FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Lincolnwood, IL | $14K | 2023 |
| Brother Rice High SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| St Linus Catholic SchoolGENERAL PURPOSE | Oak Lawn, IL | $12K | 2023 |
| Childrens Research TriangleGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Childrens Miracle Network HospitalsGENERAL PURPOSE | St Louis, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of HatzalahGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Israel Cancer Research FundGENERAL PURPOSE | Northfield, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| MisericordiaGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| My Joyful HeartGENERAL PURPOSE | Mokena, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Park Lawn AssociationGENERAL PURPOSE | Oak Lawn, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House CharitiesGENERAL PURPOSE | Oakbrook, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Shedd AquariumTEEN RESEARCH PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| The Care Kit FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Orland Park, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| The Hinda InstituteGENERAL PURPOSEGENERAL PURPOSE | Des Plaines, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| Wildwood Historical SocietyGENERAL PURPOSE | Wildwood, MO | $10K | 2023 |
| Sinai Health SystemGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2023 |
| RaviniaGENERAL PURPOSE | Highland Park, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Saint Ignatius College PrepGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $8K | 2023 |
| Tulane HillelGENERAL PURPOSE | New Orleans, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Luries Childrens FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| De La Salle Alumni AssociationGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| March Of DimesGENERAL PURPOSE | Arlington, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago25000GENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| The Andrew Weishar FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Aero Club Of Northern CaliforniaYOUTH PROGRAMS AND COUNSELORS | San Jose, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| Hatzalah ChicagoGENERAL PURPOSE | Lincolnwood, IL | $190K | 2022 |
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