George T Pfleger Foundation
The George T Pfleger Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. In 2025, it gave $1,022,950 in grants to six charitable organizations, all in California; its filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
George T Pfleger Foundation at a glance
In short: George T Pfleger Foundation gave $1.0M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $170K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,022,950
- +52.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $170,492
- +52.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $3,160,340
- -21.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George T Pfleger Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2549 Eastbluff Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (714) 321-7035
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George T Pfleger Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pfleger Institute ($775K). Together the top 6 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 35 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How George T Pfleger Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 171% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $504K (2021) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pfleger Institute Oceanside, CA | General Operating Funds | $775,000 |
| Lifeline Recovery Services Newport Beach, CA | General Operating Funds | $127,950 |
| Fristers Irvine, CA | General Operating Funds | $50,000 |
| Giving Back to Kids Huntington Beach, CA | General Operating Funds | $35,000 |
| Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, CA | General Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| First Tee Tri-Valley Pleasanton, CA | General Operating Funds | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,160,340 | $822,871 | $1,638,624 | $1,022,950 | 6 | $1,052,267 | $228,367 | $614,880 |
| 2024 | $4,048,400 | $3,145,072 | $1,331,077 | $671,692 | 6 | $1,028,843 | $2,842,838 | $571,061 |
| 2023 | $2,434,405 | $3,161,877 | $1,340,938 | $737,272 | 7 | $1,063,446 | $2,868,615 | $516,002 |
| 2022 | $1,263,466 | $301,068 | $1,489,695 | $858,385 | 8 | $1,197,180 | $16,525 | $673,409 |
| 2021 | $1,602,093 | $1,955,355 | $1,145,098 | $504,000 | 8 | $833,449 | $1,644,033 | $653,638 |
| 2020 | $1,366,836 | $1,360,889 | $1,387,867 | $726,000 | 11 | — | $1,015,341 | $483,806 |
| 2019 | $1,764,161 | $474,068 | $1,532,854 | $782,100 | 9 | — | $63,719 | $549,400 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George T Pfleger Foundation reported a distributable amount of $615K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations such as Fristers, which says it helps teen parents build healthy and stable lives and families through education, mentoring, case management, and community support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made six grants totaling $1,022,950. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $775,000, with a median of $42,500. The largest grants were $775,000 to Pfleger Institute, $127,950 to Lifeline Recovery Services, $50,000 to Fristers, $35,000 to Giving Back to Kids, $25,000 to Hoag Hospital, and $10,000 to First Tee Tri-Valley. Each was designated for general operating funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Victoria L Wintrode as Sec/Treasurer and Sandra B Pfleger, Layne Marceau, Scott R Baugh, John P King, and Ali Pfleger as trustees.
George T Pfleger Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; all 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John P King Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$20K (2023) → $20K (2025)
Layne Marceau
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$20K (2023) → $20K (2025)
Sandra B Pfleger
Trustee
Trustee → President, 2024
President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$20K (2023) → $239K (2025)
Scott R Baugh
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$20K (2023) → $20K (2025)
Ali Pfleger
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$15K (2025)
Victoria L Wintrode
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$100K (2019) → $111K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas G Pfleger (2019–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $239K, to Sandra B Pfleger (Trustee). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George T Pfleger Foundation
How much does George T Pfleger Foundation give each year?
George T Pfleger Foundation gave $1.0M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $672K across 6 grants.
What is George T Pfleger Foundation's typical grant size?
George T Pfleger Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $42,500, and its average grant was $170,492, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George T Pfleger Foundation give grants?
George T Pfleger Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newport Beach, CA (2 grants).
Does George T Pfleger Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George T Pfleger Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George T Pfleger Foundation's largest grantees?
George T Pfleger Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pfleger Institute ($775,000), Lifeline Recovery Services ($127,950) and Fristers ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George T Pfleger Foundation?
George T Pfleger Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $615K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does George T Pfleger Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations such as Fristers, which says it helps teen parents build healthy and stable lives and families through education, mentoring, case management, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George T Pfleger Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George T Pfleger Foundation's EIN?
George T Pfleger Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2561117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does George T Pfleger Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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