Pepper Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-3540747
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Pepper Family Foundation has awarded 242 grants totaling $14,731,872 to organizations in Illinois, Iowa and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $1,010,000, with a median award of $25,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$14,731,872
Total Assets
$42,454,878
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
56
Median Grant
$50,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 43%
24 of 56 recipients (43%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
95% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (56%), Evanston (10%), Barrington (8%).
Funding Trajectory
+294%
Strong 294% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Pepper Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adler Planetarium | $146,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts | $100,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Bishop Anderson House | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Brookfield Zoo | $10,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Chicago Field Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Chicago History Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Elgin Symphony Orchestra | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Galena Territory Foundation | $2,000 | Galena, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $185,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Madonna Mission | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Maryville Academy Center For Children | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | $305,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Openlands | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $1,010,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Monmouth College | $54,936 | Monmouth, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| The Hap Foundation | $25,000 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Barrington Youth And Family Services | $30,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Northshore Hospitals Foundation | $300,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement Of Central Ohio | $50,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Barrington Horseshoe Club (Friends Of The Fields) | $50,000 | Fox River Grove, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Plymouth Place | $100,000 | Lagrange Park, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| My Density Matters | $35,000 | Hawthorn Woods, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Salute Inc | $25,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| The Ohio State University | $25,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Community Health Network | $50,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Adler Planetarium | $146,250 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts | $100,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Bishop Anderson House | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Brookfield Zoo | $10,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Chicago Field Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Chicago History Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Elgin Symphony Orchestra | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Galena Territory Foundation | $2,000 | Galena, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $185,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Madonna Mission | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Maryville Academy Center For Children | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Northwestern University | $305,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Openlands | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $1,010,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Monmouth College | $54,936 | Monmouth, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| The Hap Foundation | $25,000 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Barrington Youth And Family Services | $30,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Northshore Hospitals Foundation | $300,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement Of Central Ohio | $50,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Barrington Horseshoe Club (Friends Of The Fields) | $50,000 | Fox River Grove, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Plymouth Place | $100,000 | Lagrange Park, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| My Density Matters | $35,000 | Hawthorn Woods, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Salute Inc | $25,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| The Ohio State University | $25,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Community Health Network | $50,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | Operating Funds | 2024 |
| Adler Planetarium | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Barrington White House | $25,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Bishop Anderson House | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Brookfield Zoo | $10,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Chicago Field Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Chicago History Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Elgin Symphony | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Harper College | $350,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Kohl's Children's Museum | $30,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Madonna Mission | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Maryville Academy Center For Children | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $29,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Openlands | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $85,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago And Northwest Indiana | $142,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts | $100,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Barrington 220 Educational Foundation | $50,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Galena Territory Foundation | $2,000 | Galena, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Adler Planetarium | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Barrington White House | $25,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Bishop Anderson House | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Brookfield Zoo | $10,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Chicago Field Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Chicago History Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Elgin Symphony | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Harper College | $350,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Kohl's Children's Museum | $30,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Madonna Mission | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Maryville Academy Center For Children | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $29,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Openlands | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $85,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Greater Chicago And Northwest Indiana | $142,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Arkansas Museum Of Fine Arts | $100,000 | Little Rock, AR, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Barrington 220 Educational Foundation | $50,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | $500,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Galena Territory Foundation | $2,000 | Galena, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2023 |
| Barrington White House | $35,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Bishop Anderson House | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Chicago History Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Elgin Symphony | $51,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Kohl's Children's Museum | $30,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Maryville Academy Center For Children | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Northwestern University Athletic Dept | $29,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Openlands | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Adler Planetarium | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Brookfield Zoo | $10,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Chicago Field Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Barrington Youth Baseball & Softball | $50,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Madonna Mission | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Barrington White House | $35,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Bishop Anderson House | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Chicago History Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Elgin Symphony | $51,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Kohl's Children's Museum | $30,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Maryville Academy Center For Children | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Northwestern University Athletic Dept | $29,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Openlands | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Adler Planetarium | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Brookfield Zoo | $10,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Chicago Field Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Barrington Youth Baseball & Softball | $50,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Madonna Mission | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Barrington White House | $35,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Bishop Anderson House | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Chicago History Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Elgin Symphony | $51,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Kohl's Children's Museum | $30,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Maryville Academy Center For Children | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Northwestern University Athletic Dept | $29,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Openlands | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Adler Planetarium | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Brookfield Zoo | $10,000 | Brookfield, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Chicago Field Museum | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Barrington Youth Baseball & Softball | $50,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Madonna Mission | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2022 |
| Barrington White House | $25,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2021 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2021 |
| Elgin Symphony | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2021 |
| Kohl's Children's Museum | $30,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2021 |
| Maryville Academy Center For Children | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2021 |
| North Central College | $50,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2021 |
| Northwestern University Athletic Dept | $63,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2021 |
| Excel Beyond 211 Dollars For Scholars | $5,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2021 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | $50,000 | Ames, IA, US | Operating Funds | 2021 |
| Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation | $250,000 | Dundee Township, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2021 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2020 |
| Chicago History Museum | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2020 |
| Elgin Symphony | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2020 |
| Kohl's Children's Museum | $30,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2020 |
| Maryville Academy Center For Children | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2020 |
| North Central College | $50,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2020 |
| Northwestern University | $250,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2020 |
| Northwestern University | $250,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2020 |
| Openlands | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2020 |
| Working In The Schools | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2020 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Bishop Anderson House | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Chicago History Museum | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Elgin Symphony | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Journeycare Foundation | $30,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Lawrence Hall Youth Services | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $150,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Maryville Academy Center For Children | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| North Central College | $50,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Northwestern University | $34,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Openlands | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Kohl's Children's Museum | $30,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Buehler Ymca | $10,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Holy Family Ministries | $10,000 | Northbrook, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Morris Hospital | $25,000 | Morris, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Barrington White House | $25,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2019 |
| Agc Education & Research Foundation | $100,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Barrington Area Council On Aging | $6,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Bishop Anderson House | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $2,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Chicago History Museum | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Harper College | $100,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Homan Square Community Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Journeycare Foundation | $30,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Lawrence Hall Youth Services | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Maryville Academy Center For Children | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| North Central College | $50,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Northwestern University | $309,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Openlands | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| St Leonard's House | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $60,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| The Episcopal Diocese Of Chicago | $282,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Academy For Urban School Leadership | $90,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Elgin Symphony | $50,000 | Elgin, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Chicago Sunday Evening Club | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2018 |
| Agc Education & Research Foundation | $100,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| The Art Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Barrington Area Council On Aging | $6,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Cathedral Counseling Center | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | $2,500 | Glencoe, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Harper College | $100,000 | Palatine, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Homan Square Community Foundation | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Journeycare Foundation | $30,000 | Barrington, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Maryville Academy Center For Children | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Museum Of Science And Industry | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Northwestern University Athletic Dept | $35,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Northwestern University | $250,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Northwestern University - Walter P Murphy | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Northwestern School Of Communication | $10,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| North Central College | $50,000 | Naperville, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Openlands | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| St Leonard's House | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Chicago Historical Society | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Lawrence Hall Youth Services | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
| Bishop Anderson House | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Operating Funds | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Pepper Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-3540747 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 643 N ORLEANS ST Chicago, IL 60654-3608 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Pepper Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Roxelyn M Pepper Deceased |
|---|---|
| Director | Lynda Pepper Bollman Deceased |
| Director | J Stanley Pepper |
| Secretary & Treasurer | W Franklin Appleby Jr |
| Director, Assistant Treasurer | J Richard Pepper |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
March 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.