The Pelican Charitable Foundation
The Pelican Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $492K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $130K.
The Pelican Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pelican Charitable Foundation gave $130K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,143
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,381
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,043
- Total assets
- $492,152
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Pelican Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Homeward Animal Shelter ($100K). Together the top 3 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Pelican Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 150% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 180% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2019) to $150K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homeward Animal Shelter Fargo, ND | Support animal shelter | $100,000 |
| Crossroads Inc Phoenix, AZ | Support alcohol & drug rehabilitation program | $30,043 |
| Greater Colorado Council BSA Aurora, CO | Support Boy Scouts | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $492,152 | $191,534 | $145,532 | $130,143 | 3 | $130,143 | — | $72,354 |
| 2024 | $446,150 | $59,599 | $162,556 | $150,002 | 3 | $150,002 | $48,395 | $68,562 |
| 2023 | $549,107 | $35,608 | $26,546 | $17,566 | 2 | $17,566 | $27,306 | $50,649 |
| 2022 | $540,045 | $35,451 | $60,576 | $51,990 | 3 | $51,990 | $27,267 | $48,224 |
| 2021 | $565,170 | $19,178 | $56,190 | $45,941 | 4 | $45,941 | $10,270 | $53,499 |
| 2020 | $602,182 | $-8,853 | $87,565 | $80,242 | 3 | — | $5,298 | $43,121 |
| 2019 | $698,600 | $20,517 | $18,463 | $500 | 1 | — | $14,172 | $41,165 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pelican Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pelican Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James A Herk
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
M Christopher Evans
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond A Lamb
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Pelican Charitable Foundation
How much does The Pelican Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Pelican Charitable Foundation gave $130K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 3 grants.
What is The Pelican Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pelican Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,043, and its average grant was $43,381, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pelican Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Pelican Charitable Foundation gives mostly in North Dakota: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (23%).
Does The Pelican Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Pelican Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Pelican Charitable Foundation?
The Pelican Charitable Foundation reported $492K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Pelican Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Pelican Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0423211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Pelican Charitable 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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