Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation
Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation is a private foundation, based in Randolph, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $97K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $41K.
Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation at a glance
In short: Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation gave $41K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $40,530
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- Average grant
- $13,510
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $96,889
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
Who Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was African Genesis Educational ($35K). Together the top 3 received $41K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $41K (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| African Genesis Educational Crittenden St, PA | Corrective Educational | $35,000 |
| Magee Rehab Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Spinal Chord Injury Treatment | $5,000 |
| Mass Down Syndrome Congress Burlington, MA | MDSC Cares Buddy Walk | $530 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $96,889 | $100,163 | $54,726 | $40,530 | 3 | $40,530 |
| 2019 | $36,754 | $36,930 | $18,848 | $11,000 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation is led by T0mas Avila, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 7 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
T0mas Avila
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Cesario
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Heir Esq.
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Nicholas
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Pendergrass
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thane Martin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Thomas
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation
How much does Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation give each year?
Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation gave $41K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation's typical grant size?
Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,510, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation give grants?
Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation?
Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation reported $97K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $100K.
What is Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation's EIN?
Teddy and Joan Pendergrass Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3264045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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