The Pepper Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$832K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
22
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Pepper Foundation?
The Pepper Foundation is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($543K), Mary Jo and Hank Greenberg Animal ($220K), Esper A Petersen Foundation ($35K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $832K in grants to The Pepper Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $542,500 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Mary Jo and Hank Greenberg Animal | $220,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Esper A Petersen Foundation | $35,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Shirley Family Charitable Foundation | $20,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Eleanor's Foundation Inc | $6,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Shirley Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Pedigree Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Waters Charitable Remainder Unitrust | $1,500 | 1 | 2019 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $340K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $340K.
What grants has The Pepper Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $260,000 |
| 2025 | Mary Jo and Hank Greenberg Animal | Support general operations | $70,000 |
| 2025 | Esper A Petersen Foundation | Support rescuing senior and special needs animals | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Shirley Family Foundation | Programs | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $130,000 |
| 2024 | Mary Jo and Hank Greenberg Animal | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Esper A Petersen Foundation | Support rescuing senior and special needs animals | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Shirley Family Charitable Foundation | Programs | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Eleanor's Foundation Inc | ANIMAL RESCUE | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | General Operating Support | $142,500 |
| 2023 | Mary Jo and Hank Greenberg Animal | TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Esper A Petersen Foundation | Support rescuing senior and special needs animals | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Shirley Family Charitable Foundation | Programs | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Eleanor's Foundation Inc | ANIMAL RESCUE | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Mary Jo and Hank Greenberg Animal | TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Esper A Petersen Foundation | Support rescuing senior and special needs animals | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Shirley Family Charitable Foundation | Programs | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Shirley Family Charitable Foundation | Programs | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Pedigree Foundation | Animal Rescue Relief Purposes | $1,500 |
| 2020 | The Shirley Family Charitable Foundation | PROGRAMS | $2,500 |
| 2019 | The Waters Charitable Remainder Unitrust | CHARITABLE | $1,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Pepper Foundation?
The Pepper Foundation is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($543K), Mary Jo and Hank Greenberg Animal ($220K), Esper A Petersen Foundation ($35K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $832K in grants to The Pepper Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is The Pepper Foundation's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of The Pepper Foundation, with $543K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has The Pepper Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $832K in grants to The Pepper Foundation across 22 grants from 8 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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