People's Support Foundation Limited
People's Support Foundation Limited is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It made 30 grants totaling $21,266,629 in 2024, with awards to organizations in New York and Wisconsin.
People's Support Foundation Limited at a glance
In short: People's Support Foundation Limited gave $21.3M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $709K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,266,629
- +50.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $708,888
- +201.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $111,609,095
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (51% 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 People's Support Foundation Limited
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 323 E Wacker Drive No 256, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 650-9743
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who People's Support Foundation Limited funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was People's Welfare Association ($10.5M across 25 grants). Together the top 4 received $21.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
340 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 103 grants of 340 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed to recipients in New York (51%) and Wisconsin (49%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How People's Support Foundation Limited gives
- Giving grew 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 362% 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 $10.4M (2020) to $21.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $21.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The People's Forum New York, NY | For charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986. | $5,000,000 |
| Justice and Education Fund New York, NY | For charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986. | $2,900,000 |
| Justice and Education Fund New York, NY | For charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986. | $2,470,000 |
| People's Welfare Association Madison, WI | For charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986. | $1,441,000 |
| People's Welfare Association Madison, WI | For charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986. | $1,441,000 |
| People's Welfare Association Madison, WI | For charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986. | $1,350,000 |
| People's Welfare Association Madison, WI | For charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986. | $568,000 |
| People's Welfare Association Madison, WI | For charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986. | $500,000 |
| People's Welfare Association Madison, WI | For charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986. | $459,000 |
| People's Welfare Association Madison, WI | For charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue service code 1986. | $459,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $111,609,095 | $6,826,361 | $22,192,107 | $21,266,629 | 30 | $21,383,030 | $5,954,130 | $5,905,487 |
| 2023 | $126,098,579 | $15,083,694 | $15,615,269 | $14,128,430 | 60 | $14,505,546 | $14,057,908 | $5,983,733 |
| 2022 | $123,566,989 | $4,214,350 | $16,446,295 | $15,031,720 | 96 | $15,458,643 | $3,237,980 | $6,703,993 |
| 2021 | $160,843,245 | $13,209,075 | $15,789,257 | $14,509,500 | 70 | $14,583,373 | $12,172,022 | $7,859,858 |
| 2020 | $158,409,951 | $3,283,813 | $11,255,786 | $10,378,000 | 84 | — | $2,027,679 | $5,650,761 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, People's Support Foundation Limited reported a distributable amount of $5.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated work involves education, public information, advocacy, and social welfare. The Justice and Education Fund describes its mission as raising awareness through education and information about societal problems and ways to effect social change. People’s Welfare Association describes its work as supporting education and advocacy to empower marginalized populations, as well as journalism intended to benefit impacted communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $21,266,629. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $5,000,000, with a median of $300,000. Its largest listed grants were $5,000,000 to The People’s Forum; $2,900,000 and $2,470,000 to the Justice and Education Fund; and multiple grants to People’s Welfare Association, including awards of $1,441,000, $1,350,000, $568,000, and $500,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jodie Evans as president and director; Jason Pfetcher as treasurer and director; Jo Anderson-Figueroa as secretary and director; and Carolyn Baker and Layan Fuleihan as directors.
People's Support Foundation Limited is led by Jodie Evans, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jodie Evans
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Pfetcher
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jo Anderson-Figueroa
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Baker
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Layan Fuleihan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carolyn Baker Starting (2023) — Director
- Former: Layan Fuleihan Starting (2023) — Director
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 People's Support Foundation Limited
How much does People's Support Foundation Limited give each year?
People's Support Foundation Limited gave $21.3M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14.1M across 60 grants.
What is People's Support Foundation Limited's typical grant size?
People's Support Foundation Limited's median grant in 2024 was $300,000, and its average grant was $708,888, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does People's Support Foundation Limited give grants?
People's Support Foundation Limited gives mostly in New York: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (49%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (25 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does People's Support Foundation Limited give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on People's Support Foundation Limited's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are People's Support Foundation Limited's largest grantees?
People's Support Foundation Limited's largest 2024 grantees include People's Welfare Association ($10,471,629 across 25 grants), Justice and Education Fund ($5,370,000 across 2 grants) and The People's Forum ($5,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is People's Support Foundation Limited?
People's Support Foundation Limited reported $111.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does People's Support Foundation Limited fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated work involves education, public information, advocacy, and social welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from People's Support Foundation Limited?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is People's Support Foundation Limited's EIN?
People's Support Foundation Limited's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1202926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does People's Support Foundation Limited 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 October 2026.
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