Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation
Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chatham, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $26K.
Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation at a glance
In short: Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation gave $1.6M across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $267K), mostly in New York. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,600,000
- +2566.7% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $266,667
- +1233.3% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Primary geography
- New York (91% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Columbia-Greene Humane Society Inc ($500K). Together the top 6 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2019) to $1.6M (2020). In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia-Greene Humane Society Inc Hudson, NY | For the Care, Protection and Shelter of Animals. | $500,000 |
| Animalkind Hudson, NY | For the care, protection and shelter of stray cats. | $350,000 |
| Bide-a-Wee New York, NY | For the care, protection and shelter of homeless and neglected animals. | $350,000 |
| Equine Advocates Chatham, NY | For the Care, Protection and Shelter of Horses. | $250,000 |
| Florida English Bulldog Odessa, FL | For the Care, Protection and Shelter of Animals. | $100,000 |
| Harvest Hills Animal Shelter Fryeburg, ME | For the care, protection and shelter of dogs and cats. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-5,415 | $1,637,185 | $1,600,000 | 6 | $25,884 | $79,666 |
| 2019 | $1,726,894 | $43,207 | $80,250 | $60,000 | 3 | $43,207 | $85,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
John G. Leaman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2020)
Mary R. Belfield
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$10K (2019) → $0 (2020)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $10K, to John G Leaman (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation
How much does Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation give each year?
Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation gave $1.6M across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $60K across 3 grants.
What is Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation's typical grant size?
Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $300,000, and its average grant was $266,667, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation give grants?
Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation gives mostly in New York: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, NY (2 grants).
Does Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation's largest grantees?
Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Columbia-Greene Humane Society Inc ($500,000), Animalkind ($350,000) and Bide-a-Wee ($350,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation reported a distributable amount of $80K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation's EIN?
Pegeen Fitzgerald Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3422698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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