Private foundation · EIN 36-7158061 · Glen Ellyn, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pelino Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Illinois. The foundation accepts applications (Submit letters of interest between october 1 and december 31.) and its median grant is $9,530.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $9,530 total, median $9,530. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois. Stated restrictions: Applications will be considered once per calendar year. An organization cannot receive funding for more than three consecutive years. If a proposal is declined, applicants must wait at least one year before reapplying.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$9,530
Median grant
$9,530
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Submit letters of interest between octob
Assets
$2.2M

How to apply

A letter of interest, including a description of the applicant organization's charitable purpose, the intended charitable use of the grant, and proof of charitable exemption under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3). See our website at www.pelinofoundation.org for further details, procedures and a format for preparing a letter of interest. Contact: Patricia J Maleczka, 913 Winslow Circle, Glen Ellyn, Il, 6309428050, PATTYMALECZKA@GMAIL.COM Deadlines: Submit letters of interest between october 1 and december 31. Restrictions: Applications will be considered once per calendar year. An organization cannot receive funding for more than three consecutive years. If a proposal is declined, applicants must wait at least one year before reapplying. Most grants range in amount from $5,000 to $40,000. An eligible organization should be located in or directly serving the greater chicago area and focus on improving the lives of children and those in disadvantaged situations through education, health and social service related programs. We do not fund requests that benefit: Political lobbying or legislative activities; request…

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Moraine Valley Community College FoundationPalos Hills, ILFunding will support scholarship fund$9,530

About this foundation

Pelino Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Pelino Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A letter of interest, including a description of the applicant organization's charitable purpose, the intended charitable use of the grant, and proof of charitable exemption under internal revenue… Deadlines: Submit letters of interest between october 1 and december 31..

How much does Pelino Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $9,530 across 1 grants, a median of $9,530.

Where does Pelino Charitable Foundation give?

Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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