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Esper A Petersen Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 36-6125570 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $1.5M
- Grants reported
- 83
- Median grant
- $5K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 41 | $760.4K |
| 2024 | 42 | $741.1K |
Where Esper A Petersen Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable | Orlando, FL | For public charity support. | 2024 | $178K |
| Schwab Charitable | Orlando, FL | For public charity support. | 2025 | $154.8K |
| Bear Valley Comm Healthcare Dist Fo | Big Bear Lake, CA | To provide more comprehensive medical care and emergency services. | 2024 | $80K |
| Westlake Christian Academy | Grayslake, IL | To support beautification project of the school | 2025 | $70K |
| VC Colab Foundation | Ventura, CA | Advance education and science, combat community deterioration and lessen the burdens of government | 2025 | $50.4K |
| Los Angeles Opera | Los Angeles, CA | Support the opera's educational and community programs | 2025 | $50K |
| Salvation Army | Oxnard, CA | Support the adult rehabilitation center | 2025 | $50K |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Provide affordable health care | 2025 | $50K |
| Madison Project at Santa Monica Col | Santa Monica, CA | To support education programs for the Broad Stage. | 2024 | $50K |
| VC Colab Foundation | Ventura, CA | Advance education and science, combat community deterioration and lessen the burdens of government | 2024 | $50K |
| Madison Project at Santa Monica Col | Santa Monica, CA | To support education programs for the Broad Stage. | 2025 | $50K |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Provide affordable health care | 2024 | $40K |
| Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra | Los Angeles, CA | Support orchestra's education and outreach programs | 2025 | $40K |
| Los Angeles Opera | Los Angeles, CA | Support the opera's educational and community programs | 2024 | $35K |
| Salvation Army | Oxnard, CA | Support the adult rehabilitation center | 2024 | $30K |
| The Foundation for Pierce College | Woodland Hills, CA | Support development of resources to support educational programs, students and campus | 2025 | $25K |
| OC Pom Rescue | Placentia, CA | Support rescue of the Pomeranian breed and educate about responsible dog ownership | 2024 | $25K |
| Nenn Foundation | Camarillo, CA | To support veterinary students in large animal medicine | 2025 | $25K |
| Friends of Robinson Gardens | Beverly Hills, CA | To support preservation and promotion of the historical estate for the education and enjoyment of the general public | 2025 | $22.5K |
| Animal Tracks | Santa Clarita, CA | To help keep wildlife preserved and to keep rescue animals healthy & fed. | 2024 | $20K |
| The Rescue Train | North Hollywood, CA | To help eliminate animal suffering and euthanasia through hands on rescue work. | 2024 | $20K |
| Friends of Robinson Gardens | Beverly Hills, CA | To support preservation and promotion of the historical estate for the education and enjoyment of the general public | 2024 | $19.3K |
| OC Pom Rescue | Placentia, CA | Support rescue of the Pomeranian breed and educate about responsible dog ownership | 2025 | $15K |
| Planned Parenthood | Los Angeles, CA | Provide affordable access to a full range of reproductive health care | 2024 | $15K |
| Planned Parenthood | Los Angeles, CA | Provide affordable access to a full range of reproductive health care | 2025 | $15K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- Esper A Petersen Foundation
- Address
- 1 E Belvidere Road Grayslake, IL, 60030
- Phone
- 8473360900
- Deadlines
- No specific deadlines
- Application 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.
- Restrictions
- Any restrictions are determined during the evaluation process.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Esper A Petersen Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.