Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family
The Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family is a private foundation based in Peoria, Illinois. Its 2025 filing identifies Catholic parishes, schools, diocesan organizations, Catholic ministries, and Catholic or Christian organizations as target recipients.
Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family at a glance
In short: Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family gave $325K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $324,881
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,033
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $7,129,587
- +35.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (7 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family
- How to Apply
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The filing names Thomas P. Pelger as the contact. It specifies no application form or materials and states no deadlines. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; its stated target recipients are Catholic parishes, schools, diocesan organizations, Catholic ministries, and Catholic or Christian organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None specified.
- Deadline
- None specified.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas P Pelger
Mailing address: 5312 North Weaverridge Blvd, Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: (309) 339-9022
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Society of St Vincent De Paul Inc ($75K). Together the top 10 received $294K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 127 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 23% to Missouri, and 10% to Oregon. The listed grants included support for organizations in Peoria and Chicago, Illinois; Maryland Heights, Missouri; and Portland and Medford, Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 26 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $9K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2020) to $325K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Inc Maryland Heights, MO | Youth and Young Adults Fund | $75,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Parish Peoria, IL | Church Contribution Fund | $46,100 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls Chicago, IL | Charitable Community Support | $32,000 |
| Midtown Educational Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable Community Support | $32,000 |
| Peoria Promise Foundation Peoria, IL | Economic Development for the City of Peoria Support | $28,521 |
| St Jude Catholic Church Peoria, IL | Charitable Community Support | $27,600 |
| Dandelion House Portland, OR | Charitable Community Support | $12,000 |
| St Jude Catholic Church Peoria, IL | Diocesan Collections Fund | $12,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church Medford, OR | Church Contribution Fund | $10,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Peoria Council Peoria, IL | Charitable Community Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,129,587 | $3,242,310 | $367,983 | $324,881 | 27 | $326,545 | $204,539 | $339,372 |
| 2024 | $5,254,711 | $319,408 | $315,705 | $278,957 | 24 | $280,547 | $284,250 | $315,850 |
| 2023 | $4,978,578 | $189,975 | $288,063 | $256,109 | 26 | $257,617 | $159,529 | $290,076 |
| 2022 | $4,988,012 | $274,252 | $300,043 | $254,545 | 23 | $256,174 | $230,383 | $290,753 |
| 2021 | $5,156,410 | $185,126 | $291,289 | $255,422 | 27 | $256,563 | $150,400 | $285,707 |
| 2020 | $4,738,253 | $97,237 | $247,255 | $215,482 | 25 | — | $82,501 | $248,434 |
| 2019 | $4,824,247 | $292,657 | $266,069 | $225,187 | 22 | — | $265,898 | $254,744 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family reported a distributable amount of $339K 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
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated target recipients include Catholic parishes, schools, diocesan organizations, Catholic ministries, and Catholic or Christian organizations. Its 2025 grants also identify purposes such as youth and young adults, charitable community support, and economic development for the city of Peoria.
Among organizations it supported in 2024, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul described its work as helping people grow spiritually and assisting people in need, regardless of background. Peoria Promise Foundation said it distributes philanthropic gifts to help qualified students pay tuition at Illinois Central College. Dandelion House described its work as serving people experiencing homelessness, caring for the earth, and working for a more just world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $324,881. Awards ranged from $110 to $75,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Its largest grants included $75,000 to Society of St Vincent de Paul Inc. for a youth and young adults fund; $46,100 to St Vincent de Paul Parish for a church contribution fund; and $32,000 each to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls and Midtown Educational Foundation for charitable community support. Other notable awards included $28,521 to Peoria Promise Foundation for economic development support in Peoria and $27,600 to St Jude Catholic Church for charitable community support.
In 2024, the foundation gave $46,057 to Society of St. Vincent de Paul in St. Louis, $22,700 to Peoria Promise Foundation, and $10,000 to Dandelion House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Thomas Pelger is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family is led by Thomas Pelger, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Pelger
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 Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family
How much does Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family give each year?
Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family gave $325K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $279K across 24 grants.
What is Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family's typical grant size?
Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $12,033, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family give grants?
Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family gives mostly in Illinois: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (23%) and Oregon (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Peoria, IL (12 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Ashland, OR (2 grants).
Does Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Community Support" (11 grants), "Youth and Young Adults Fund" (4 grants) and "Church Contribution Fund" (3 grants).
Who are Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family's largest grantees?
Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family's largest 2025 grantees include Society of St Vincent De Paul Inc ($75,000), St Vincent De Paul Parish ($46,100) and St Jude Catholic Church ($39,600 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family?
Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $327K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $339K (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 Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s stated target recipients include Catholic parishes, schools, diocesan organizations, Catholic ministries, and Catholic or Christian organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family?
The filing names Thomas P. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family's EIN?
Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6562393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 May 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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