Private foundation · EIN 20-3863708 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pelton Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 59 grants paid, $137K total, median $1,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
59
$137K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

59 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
LA Puente Home IncorporatedAlamosa, COGeneral & Unrestricted$40K
St Albans Episcopal ChurchManchaca, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Reef Environmental Education Foundation IncKey Largo, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$9,558
Reef Environmental Education Foundation IncKey Largo, FLfor the Ocean Exploration Center$6,500
Reef Environmental Education Foundation IncKey Largo, FLOcean Exploration Center$6,500
Reef Environmental Education Foundation IncKey Largo, FLCharitable Event$5,000
United Methodist Committee on ReliefNew York, NYfor UMCOR$5,000
Renovare IncWheaton, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$3,500
Diocese of TylerTyler, TXBishop's Appeal$3,227
Episcopal Relief and DevelopmentBoone, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Central Texas Food Bank IncAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
St Albans Episcopal ChurchManchaca, TXCharitable Event$2,442
El Buen Samaritano Episcopal MissionAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Metavivor Research and Support IncMiddleton, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$1,750
Austin Region JfonAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Capitol Broadcasting Association IncAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Divers Alert NetworkDurham, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Reef Environmental Education Foundation IncKey Largo, FLCapital Campaign$1,500
Renovare IncWheaton, ILRenew Campaign$1,500
St Albans Episcopal ChurchManchaca, TXFor use of the Music department$1,500
Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications CouncilAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,450
Equal Representation of Media Advocacy CorporationAlamosa, COGeneral & Unrestricted$1,200
Breast Cancer Research Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Conspirare IncAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Dripping Springs Community Library DistrictDripping Springs, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Dripping Springs Community Library DistrictDripping Springs, TXNew building campaign$1,000
Dripping Springs Helping Hands IncDripping Springs, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Habitat for Humanity International IncAmericus, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
St Albans Episcopal ChurchManchaca, TXCapital Campaign$1,000
The Colorado Trail FoundationPoncha Springs, COGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
The Nature Conservancy of TexasSan Antonio, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
AARP FoundationWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$750
American National Red CrossBoone, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$750
Breast Cancer Resource CenterAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$750
Camp Fire USA Southeast Texas CouncilWoodville, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$750
Honduras Good WorksAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$750
Honduras Good WorksAustin, TXFor a high school student Scholarship Fund$750
24-7 PrayerTulsa, OKGeneral & Unrestricted$718
Austin Symphony Orchestra SocietyAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$718
Chorus Austin IncAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$718
Rocky Mountain Public Media IncDenver, COGeneral & Unrestricted$700
The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$700
National Park FoundationWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$600
National Parks Conservation AssociationWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$600
Alzheimers Texas IncAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Camp Allen-Camp and Conference CenterNavasota, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Center for Action and Contemplation IncAlbuquerque, NMGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Center for Restorative ProgramsAlamosa, COGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncHagerstown, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Planned Parenthood of the Texas Capital Region IncAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Presbyterian Mo-Ranch AssemblyHunt, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Young Mens Christian AssociationAustin, TXSprings Family YMCA$500
ACLU Foundation of Texas IncHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$300
Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$250
American Heart Association IncBoone, IAGeneral & Unrestricted$200
Archaeological ConservancyAlbuquerque, NMGeneral & Unrestricted$200
Bonefish & Tarpon Trust IncMiami, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$200
Native Seeds Southwestrn Endangered AridlandTucson, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$200
Oklahoma State University FoundationStillwater, OKfor the Chemistry Department$200

By state: Colorado 5 · Texas 28 · Florida 6 · New York 2 · Illinois 2 · Iowa 3

About this foundation

Pelton Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Pelton Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Pelton Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $137K across 59 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Pelton Charitable Foundation Inc give?

Colorado (5 grants), Texas (28 grants), Florida (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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