The Pelino Charitable Foundation
The Pelino Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Founded in 1996, it supports organizations and programs serving children and families in the Chicago area; its website identifies established elementary school-based mental health programs as its focus as of 2022.
The Pelino Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pelino Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,530
- -93.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,530
- -87.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,530
- Total assets
- $2,239,531
- +51.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Pelino Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited requests and is not currently accepting applications while it reviews its strategic focus. Its website describes an application process in which new organizations submit a letter of interest (LOI), followed by a full application if invited; returning organizations submit a full application without an LOI. The 2024 filing describes an LOI that includes the applicant’s charitable purpose, intended use of the grant, and proof of 501(c)(3) status. It also states that applications are considered once per calendar year, organizations may not receive funding for more than three consecutive years, and declined applicants must wait at least one year before reapplying. The filing lists exclusions including political lobbying, individual requests, research, start-ups, emergency funds, deficit financing, and endowments.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing says to submit LOIs between October 1 and December 31. The website’s application instructions give a different LOI window for new organizations—December 1 through March 1—and say full applications are due August 1. The website says applicants are notified of application status by November 30.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing says to submit LOIs between October 1 and December 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Patricia J Maleczka
Mailing address: 913 Winslow Circle, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Phone: (630) 942-8050
Website: https://pelinofoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pelino Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 51 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its grantmaking as serving the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Its 2025 grant dollars went entirely to an Illinois recipient.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Pelino Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 21% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $358K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $9,530 |
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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 | $2,239,531 | $1,415,128 | $34,245 | $9,530 | 1 | $16,981 | $692,422 | $82,164 |
| 2024 | $1,482,405 | $1,760,319 | $161,468 | $150,000 | 2 | $157,500 | $756,132 | $50,090 |
| 2023 | $549,709 | $66,836 | $312,124 | $300,000 | 3 | $307,265 | $63,161 | $40,186 |
| 2022 | $779,997 | $89,620 | $272,439 | $237,500 | 5 | $265,380 | $85,196 | $54,150 |
| 2021 | $962,816 | $217,991 | $371,123 | $357,500 | 40 | — | $212,539 | $72,635 |
| 2020 | $1,115,948 | $101,670 | $313,037 | $299,500 | 32 | — | $95,042 | $92,479 |
| 2019 | $1,312,315 | $131,838 | $308,253 | $295,500 | 25 | — | $125,333 | $87,019 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pelino Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation describes its purpose as improving the mental health and overall health and well-being of school-aged children. Its website says that, as of 2022, its sole focus is assisting the expansion and enhancement of established elementary school-based mental health programs.
The foundation’s 2025 grant went to the an individual recipient Community College Foundation. That grantee describes its mission as supporting college programs and providing scholarships and financial assistance to students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported one grant totaling $9,530. Its 2024 filing reported two grants totaling $150,000, and its 2023 filing reported three grants totaling $300,000. The 2025 grant was $9,530 to the an individual recipient Community College Foundation for support of a scholarship fund. The 2024 filing states that most grants range from $5,000 to $40,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marjorie B. Pelino, Carol L. Powers, Patricia J. Maleczka, and Ann L. Pelino as trustees.
The Pelino Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ann L. Pelino
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol L. Powers
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie B. Pelino
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia J. Maleczka
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
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 Pelino Charitable Foundation
How much does The Pelino Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Pelino Charitable Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 2 grants.
How large is The Pelino Charitable Foundation?
The Pelino Charitable Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (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.
What does The Pelino Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation describes its purpose as improving the mental health and overall health and well-being of school-aged children. Its website says that, as of 2022, its sole focus is assisting the expansion and enhancement of established elementary school-based mental health programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pelino Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited requests and is not currently accepting applications while it reviews its strategic focus. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Pelino Charitable Foundation make grants?
The foundation describes its grantmaking as serving the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Its 2025 grant dollars went entirely to an Illinois recipient.
What is The Pelino Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Pelino Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7158061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Pelino Charitable 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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