Pilgrim Foundation
Pilgrim Foundation is a private foundation, based in Jackson, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $295K. Net investment income was $364K.
Pilgrim Foundation at a glance
In short: Pilgrim Foundation gave $295K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $148K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $295,002
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $147,501
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $147,501
- Total assets
- $6,770,345
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Pilgrim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Foundation Inc ($295K). Together the top 2 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pilgrim Foundation gives
- Giving grew 269% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $80K (2021) to $335K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA | For the Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $295,000 |
| KTC Hedge Products LLC Co Kinship LLC Madison, WI | For the Unrestricted Use of the Charity | $2 |
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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 | $6,770,345 | $423,939 | $349,441 | $295,002 | 2 | $295,002 | $364,444 | $328,079 |
| 2023 | $6,197,356 | $183,167 | $363,569 | $285,001 | 2 | $285,001 | $145,216 | $296,477 |
| 2022 | $5,632,130 | $837,433 | $379,027 | $335,002 | 2 | $335,002 | $636,947 | $284,005 |
| 2021 | $7,050,313 | $409,326 | $123,145 | $80,001 | 2 | $80,001 | $356,560 | $334,586 |
| 2020 | $4,601,774 | $477,540 | $369,876 | $325,002 | 2 | — | $434,616 | $277,607 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pilgrim Foundation reported a distributable amount of $328K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pilgrim Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Louise S. Klarr
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
S. Gunnar Klarr
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 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 Pilgrim Foundation
How much does Pilgrim Foundation give each year?
Pilgrim Foundation gave $295K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $285K across 2 grants.
How large is Pilgrim Foundation?
Pilgrim Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $295K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $328K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Pilgrim Foundation operate?
Pilgrim Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Wisconsin.
What is Pilgrim Foundation's EIN?
Pilgrim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7159136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Pilgrim Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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