Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc
Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc is an Atlanta, Georgia–based private foundation. Its 2024 filing reports grants to four organizations and direct charitable activity supporting a film project intended to fight stereotypes and advance social justice for African Americans.
Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc at a glance
In short: Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc gave $1.7M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $421K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,682,500
- -47.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $420,625
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $14,593,474
- +514.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 941579, Atlanta, GA 31141
Phone: (202) 414-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kidney Transplant Collaboration ($1.4M). Together the top 4 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 47 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant list shows recipients in Washington, DC; Rochester, Minnesota; and New York, New York. The filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC and 3% to recipients in Minnesota; its reported share for New York was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 563% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2024) to $7.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kidney Transplant Collaboration Washington, DC | General Use | $1,425,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League Washington, DC | General Use | $200,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Use | $50,000 |
| Dr Richard Barnett Foundation New York, NY | General Use | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,593,474 | $20,953,605 | $1,955,462 | $1,682,500 | 4 | $1,953,153 | $12,063,713 | $346,824 |
| 2023 | $2,375,342 | $3,437,885 | $3,382,423 | $3,220,000 | 6 | $3,360,918 | — | $275,865 |
| 2022 | $2,587,995 | $-566,233 | $3,940,515 | $3,571,821 | 16 | $3,834,848 | — | $435,254 |
| 2021 | $7,093,672 | $6,930,628 | $7,867,933 | $7,512,914 | 9 | $7,838,177 | $6,925,222 | $800,788 |
| 2020 | $8,030,977 | $7,071,855 | $3,522,002 | $3,363,000 | 12 | — | $1,565,883 | $590,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc reported a distributable amount of $347K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes the film project as intended to fight stereotypes and achieve social justice for African Americans. It says distribution to the National Museum of African American History and Culture and historically Black colleges and universities is part of the foundation’s mission.
The 2024 grants included general-use support for the Kidney Transplant Collaboration, the Anti-Defamation League, Mayo Clinic, and the Dr. Richard Barnett Foundation. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as contributing to health and well-being through patient care, education, and research. The Dr. Richard Barnett Foundation describes its work as providing scholarships and internships, along with educational, mental health, and mentorship programming, for New York City youth.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported four grants totaling $1,682,500. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $1,425,000, with a median grant of $125,000. The largest grants were $1,425,000 to the Kidney Transplant Collaboration and $200,000 to the Anti-Defamation League, both for general use. It also gave $50,000 to Mayo Clinic and $7,500 to the Dr. Richard Barnett Foundation, each for general use.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Penelope Peskowitz as president, Edwin Peskowitz as vice president, Zachary Peskowitz as secretary, and Olivia Peskowitz as treasurer.
Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc is led by Penelope Peskowitz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Penelope Peskowitz
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edwin Peskowitz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Peskowitz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Peskowitz
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc
How much does Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc give each year?
Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc gave $1.7M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 6 grants.
What is Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc's typical grant size?
Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc's median grant in 2024 was $125,000, and its average grant was $420,625, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc give grants?
Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc?
Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc reported $14.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $347K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes the film project as intended to fight stereotypes and achieve social justice for African Americans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc?
Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc's EIN?
Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3837163. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Penelope and Ed Peskowitz Eolp Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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