Esper a Petersen Foundation
Grayslake, Illinois · EIN 366125570 · Private foundation
Esper a Petersen Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $760K in giving and $7.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 207 grants for Esper a Petersen Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Esper a Petersen Foundation funds
Esper a Petersen Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, disability services, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, older adults, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable For public charity support. | Orlando, FL | $224K | 2022 |
| Schwab Charitable For public charity support. | Orlando, FL | $178K | 2024 |
| Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation Support informing taxpayers on issues effecting Ventura County and the wise use of public money | Ventura, CA | $150K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Esper a Petersen Foundation
From Esper a Petersen Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about Esper a Petersen Foundation
- Does Esper a Petersen Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Esper a Petersen Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Esper a Petersen Foundation fund?
- Esper a Petersen Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Schwab Charitable, Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Esper a Petersen Foundation give in grants?
- Esper a Petersen Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $760K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.6M over 207 grants.
- Where is Esper a Petersen Foundation located?
- Esper a Petersen Foundation is based in Grayslake, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366125570.
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