The Pesky Family Foundation Inc
The Pesky Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boise, Idaho. In its 2024 filing, it reported 84 grants totaling $529,483 to organizations including education, arts, health, housing, and youth-development organizations.
The Pesky Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Pesky Family Foundation Inc gave $529K across 84 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Idaho. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $529,483
- +73.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 84
- +52.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,303
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,113,245
- +14.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (28 of 84, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Idaho (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Pesky Family Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Alan Pesky
Mailing address: P O Box 3876, Ketchum, ID 83340
Phone: (208) 424-5177
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pesky Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lee Pesky Learning Center ($327K). Together the top 10 received $449K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,100), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
386 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 369 grants of 386 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were concentrated in Idaho, which received 76% of the total. New York received 9%, Minnesota 3%, and Maryland and Connecticut 2% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 84 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Pesky Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 84 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $998; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $550 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 150% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $305K (2023) to $789K (2021). In 2024 it made 84 grants totaling $529K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Pesky Learning Center Boise, ID | For Unrestricted Use. | $326,790 |
| New York Philharmonic New York, NY | For Unrestricted Use. | $35,500 |
| The Community Library Ketchum, ID | For Unrestricted Use. | $26,010 |
| The Alliance of Idaho Bellevue, ID | For Unrestricted Use. | $13,572 |
| National Gaucher Foundation Rockville, MD | For Unrestricted Use. | $11,000 |
| Sun Valley Museum of Art Ketchum, ID | For Unrestricted Use. | $9,440 |
| Temple Israel Minneapolis, MN | For Unrestricted Use. | $7,648 |
| The Senior Connection Hailey, ID | For Unrestricted Use. | $6,500 |
| Sun Valley Writers Conference Monterey, CA | For Unrestricted Use. | $6,200 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony Sun Valley, ID | For Unrestricted Use. | $6,000 |
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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 | $7,113,245 | $1,735,218 | $827,323 | $529,483 | 84 | $532,633 | $173,595 | $355,017 |
| 2023 | $6,217,757 | $544,011 | $635,386 | $305,113 | 55 | $315,753 | — | $311,018 |
| 2022 | $6,303,287 | $439,757 | $948,187 | $651,240 | 80 | $662,334 | $23,639 | $338,652 |
| 2021 | $6,870,565 | $6,159,452 | $952,428 | $788,756 | 83 | — | $1,152,367 | $349,858 |
| 2020 | $2,628,742 | $343,072 | $474,768 | $347,001 | 84 | — | $65,033 | $128,911 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pesky Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $355K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of activities: Lee Pesky Learning Center says it works with families, schools, and communities to understand and overcome obstacles to learning; National Gaucher Foundation says it raises funds for education and awareness and to meet the needs of people with Gaucher disease and their families. Sun Valley Summer Symphony describes its work as providing free concerts and education programs to foster a love of classical music, while Squash Haven describes academic, athletic, and personal-growth programming for New Haven youth. ARCH Community Housing Trust says it develops safe, permanently affordable housing for people with low to moderate incomes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 84 grants totaling $529,483. Awards ranged from $50 to $326,790, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $326,790 to Lee Pesky Learning Center, $35,500 to New York Philharmonic, and $26,010 to The Community Library. Other grants included $13,572 to The Alliance of Idaho and $11,000 to National Gaucher Foundation. The listed grants were for unrestricted use.
The foundation’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Alan Pesky as the contact; form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan D Pesky as president, Gregory Pesky as vice president and treasurer, and Heidi Worcester as vice president and secretary.
The Pesky Family Foundation Inc is led by Alan D. Pesky, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan D. Pesky
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Pesky
Vice President & Treasurer
Trustee → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Worcester
Vice President & Secretary
Trustee → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wendy Pesky (2020–2022) — CFO
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 The Pesky Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Pesky Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Pesky Family Foundation Inc gave $529K across 84 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $305K across 55 grants.
What is The Pesky Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Pesky Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $6,303, across 84 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Pesky Family Foundation Inc that year got $998 on average.
Where does The Pesky Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Pesky Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Idaho: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Ketchum, ID (6 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (5 grants).
Does The Pesky Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of The Pesky Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (83 of 84) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pesky Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Pesky Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Lee Pesky Learning Center ($326,790), New York Philharmonic ($35,500) and The Community Library ($26,010), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,100), which are not listed by name. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pesky Family Foundation Inc?
The Pesky Family Foundation Inc reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $533K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $355K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Pesky Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pesky Family Foundation Inc?
The Pesky Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Pesky Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Pesky Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3008373. 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. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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