Private foundation · EIN 54-1899502 · Alta, Wyoming · Unknown

Peter David Brendsel Fund for Childrens Literacy

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: 1 grants paid, $200K total, median $200K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$200K
Median grant
$200K
Stays in WY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Phillips ProgramsAnnandale, VAProgram support$200K

About this foundation

Peter David Brendsel Fund for Childrens Literacy is a private grantmaking foundation in Alta, Wyoming, administered in care of Leland C Brendsel, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Peter David Brendsel Fund for Childrens Literacy 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 Peter David Brendsel Fund for Childrens Literacy give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $200K across 1 grants, a median of $200K.

Where does Peter David Brendsel Fund for Childrens Literacy give?

Virginia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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