Whirled Peas Foundation Inc
Whirled Peas Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Evanston, Illinois. In 2024, it gave grants to 27 organizations, with 90% of grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois.
Whirled Peas Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Whirled Peas Foundation Inc gave $800K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $799,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- Average grant
- $29,611
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $13,264
- Primary geography
- Illinois (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Whirled Peas Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1426 Mulford Street, Evanston, IL 60202
Phone: (847) 869-9514
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Whirled Peas Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Music Theater Works ($305K). Together the top 10 received $744K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 27 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to Illinois recipients, 5% to Oregon, 4% to California, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How Whirled Peas Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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
In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $800K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Music Theater Works Wilmette, IL | General Fund Raising | $305,000 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter Assn Evanston, IL | General Fund Raising | $100,000 |
| Evanston YWCA Evanston, IL | General Fund Raising | $100,000 |
| Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse (ERW) Evanston, IL | General Fund Raising | $75,000 |
| Curt's Cafe Evanston, IL | General Fund Raising | $50,000 |
| Fuse Theater Ensemble Portland, OR | General Fund Raising | $34,000 |
| Stand Tall International Los Angeles, CA | General Fund Raising | $30,000 |
| The Wasteshed Match Fund Chicago, IL | General Fund Raising | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois Chicago, IL | General Fund Raising | $15,000 |
| Evanston Pride Evanston, IL | General Fund Raising | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,264 | $597,597 | $811,259 | $799,500 | 27 | $799,500 | $5,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Whirled Peas Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Curt’s Cafe says its mission is to provide job-skills training and placement for young people re-entering the community after incarceration and at-risk young adults. Planned Parenthood of Illinois describes its work as providing and promoting reproductive health care, education, and rights; the Chicago Abortion Fund says it supports people seeking abortion services and advances reproductive autonomy and justice. Evanston Scholars says it helps first-generation and low-income Evanston students access and succeed in college, while the Trevor Project says its mission is to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $799,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $305,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $305,000 to Music Theater Works, $100,000 each to Evanston Animal Shelter Association and Evanston YWCA, $75,000 to Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse, and $50,000 to Curt’s Cafe. Other notable grants included $34,000 to Fuse Theater Ensemble, $30,000 to Stand Tall International, and $25,000 to The Wasteshed Match Fund. The listed grants to these organizations were designated for general fundraising.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dana Pearl as president and Bambi Bellows Soderblom and Drina Nikola as directors.
Whirled Peas Foundation Inc is led by Dana Pearl, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dana Pearl
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Bambi Bellows Soderblom
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Drina Nikola
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Whirled Peas Foundation Inc
How much does Whirled Peas Foundation Inc give each year?
Whirled Peas Foundation Inc gave $800K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Whirled Peas Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Whirled Peas Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $29,611, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Whirled Peas Foundation Inc give grants?
Whirled Peas Foundation Inc gives mostly in Illinois: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Evanston, IL (11 grants), Chicago, IL (8 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Whirled Peas Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Whirled Peas Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Whirled Peas Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Whirled Peas Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Music Theater Works ($305,000), Evanston Animal Shelter Assn ($100,000) and Evanston YWCA ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Whirled Peas Foundation Inc?
Whirled Peas Foundation Inc reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $800K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Whirled Peas Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, Curt’s Cafe says its mission is to provide job-skills training and placement for young people re-entering the community after incarceration and at-risk young adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Whirled Peas Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Whirled Peas Foundation Inc's EIN?
Whirled Peas Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2315992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
Does Whirled Peas Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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