The Pfleger Foundation Inc
The Pfleger Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Ridgefield, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $494K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $30K.
The Pfleger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Pfleger Foundation Inc gave $23K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,333
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $3,333
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $493,752
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Pfleger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Walnut Hill Community Church ($16K). Together the top 7 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Pfleger Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $48K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hill Community Church Bethel, CT | To Support the Church | $16,000 |
| Force Blue Mt Pleasant, SC | Gold Star Familiy Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Founder's Hall Foundation Inc Ridgefield, CT | To Help Support Sustainability Fund | $1,000 |
| Hopeline PRC Danbury, CT | To help pregnant women, praying for you all campaign | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | To Help Support General Fund | $133 |
| HHT Foundation International Inc Monkton, MD | To Help Support General Fund | $100 |
| Easter Seals North Texas Fort Worth, TX | To Help Support General Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $493,752 | $30,257 | $28,272 | $23,333 | 7 | $23,333 | $30,225 | $31,202 |
| 2022 | $519,518 | $43,349 | $38,612 | $35,338 | 8 | $35,338 | $43,349 | $29,293 |
| 2021 | $515,508 | $59,070 | $52,880 | $48,430 | 9 | $48,430 | $58,778 | $31,464 |
| 2020 | $510,750 | $132,524 | $27,041 | $23,300 | 6 | — | $50,599 | $24,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pfleger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pfleger Foundation Inc is led by Carl J Pfleger, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl J Pfleger
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Britteny Dee Pfleger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Danielle Doris Pfleger
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim Cook Pfleger
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Pfleger Foundation Inc
How much does The Pfleger Foundation Inc give each year?
The Pfleger Foundation Inc gave $23K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Pfleger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Pfleger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,333, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pfleger Foundation Inc give grants?
The Pfleger Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (21%).
Does The Pfleger Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of The Pfleger Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Pfleger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Pfleger Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Walnut Hill Community Church ($16,000), Force Blue ($5,000) and Founder's Hall Foundation Inc ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pfleger Foundation Inc?
The Pfleger Foundation Inc reported $494K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (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 is The Pfleger Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Pfleger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2797908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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