Pilgrim Souls Foundation
Pilgrim Souls Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including medical support, empowerment, veterans’ services, hunger prevention, arts, humanitarian aid, and media and education.
Pilgrim Souls Foundation at a glance
In short: Pilgrim Souls Foundation gave $255K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $255,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $23,182
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,808,772
- +3049.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (44% 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 Pilgrim Souls Foundation
- 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: 4804 Nw Bethany Blvd I-2 246, Portland, OR 97229
Phone: (503) 539-3632
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pilgrim Souls Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($80K). Together the top 10 received $248K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in Illinois, the District of Columbia, California, Kentucky, Florida, and Oregon. By grant dollars, Illinois received 44%, the District of Columbia 22%, California 12%, Kentucky 10%, and Florida 10%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pilgrim Souls Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 330% 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
In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Association Chicago, IL | Medical Support | $80,000 |
| Citizen Works Washington, DC | Empowerment | $30,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Erlanger, KY | Empowering Veterans | $25,000 |
| No Kid Hungry Washington, DC | Hunger Prevention for Kids | $25,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Jacksonville, FL | Empower Veterans | $25,000 |
| The Butterfly Project San Diego, CA | ARTS | $15,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Chicago, IL | Humanitarian Care and Lifesaving Aid | $15,000 |
| Survivor Mitzvah Project Los Angeles, CA | Alleviate the Hunger, Poverty and Suffering | $15,000 |
| Citizen Advocacy Center Elmhurst, IL | Empowerment | $10,000 |
| Window to the World Communications Incpbs Chicago, IL | Media and Education | $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 | $3,808,772 | $4,067,056 | $379,207 | $255,000 | 11 | $361,852 | $66,063 | $109,667 |
| 2023 | $120,923 | $150,278 | $29,355 | — | — | $29,355 | $40 | $1,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pilgrim Souls Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose stated missions include serving disabled veterans and their families, teaching about the Holocaust through the arts, alleviating hardship among Holocaust survivors, and building democracy through citizen education. These are the grantees’ own stated missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $255,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $80,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Notable recipients included Alzheimer’s Association ($80,000), Citizen Works ($30,000), Disabled American Veterans ($25,000), No Kid Hungry ($25,000), and Wounded Warriors ($25,000).
Other 2024 recipients included The Butterfly Project ($15,000), International Fellowship of Christians and Jews ($15,000), Survivor Mitzvah Project ($15,000), Citizen Advocacy Center ($10,000), Window to the World Communications ($7,500), and Oregon Public Broadcasting ($7,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dawn Bonder as president and Theresa Amato as director.
Pilgrim Souls Foundation is led by Dawn Bonder, President on every filing since 2023; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dawn Bonder
President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Theresa Amato
Director
On filings since 2023
17.5 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Dawn Bonder (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pilgrim Souls Foundation
How much does Pilgrim Souls Foundation give each year?
Pilgrim Souls Foundation gave $255K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Pilgrim Souls Foundation's typical grant size?
Pilgrim Souls Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $23,182, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pilgrim Souls Foundation give grants?
Pilgrim Souls Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Pilgrim Souls Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Pilgrim Souls Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Pilgrim Souls Foundation's largest grantees?
Pilgrim Souls Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Association ($80,000), Citizen Works ($30,000) and Disabled American Veterans ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pilgrim Souls Foundation?
Pilgrim Souls Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $362K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pilgrim Souls Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pilgrim Souls Foundation?
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 Pilgrim Souls Foundation's EIN?
Pilgrim Souls Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2405025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Pilgrim Souls 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.
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