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Esper a Petersen Foundation

Grayslake, Illinois  ·  EIN 366125570  ·  Private foundation

Esper a Petersen Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $564K in annual giving against $7.3M in assets. This page documents the 207 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Esper a Petersen Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$564K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.3M
Total assets
207
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

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.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDisability ServicesEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, homeless population, older adults, youth pop.

childrendisabledfamilieshomeless populationolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Esper a Petersen Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Schwab Charitable
For public charity support.
Orlando, FL$224K2022
Schwab Charitable
For public charity support.
Orlando, FL$178K2024
Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation
Support informing taxpayers on issues effecting Ventura County and the wise use of public money
Ventura, CA$150K2023
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Provide affordable health care
Los Angeles, CA$135K2020
Vc Colab Foundation
Advance education and science, combat community deterioration and lessen the burdens of government
Ventura, CA$106K2022
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
To help mobilize resources to fight hunger in the community.
Los Angeles, CA$100K2020
Vc Colab Foundation
Advance education and science, combat community deterioration and lessen the burdens of government
Ventura, CA$100K2023
Planned Parenthood
Provide affordable access to a full range of reproductive health care
Los Angeles, CA$80K2017
Bear Valley Comm Healthcare Dist Fo
To provide more comprehensive medical care and emergency services.
Big Bear Lake, CA$80K2024
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Provide affordable health care
Los Angeles, CA$80K2022
New West Symphony Association
Continuation & expansion of tuition-free after school music programs
Thousand Oaks, CA$60K2017
Kindred Spirits Care Farm
Promote compassion, cooperation, and connection to the earth, animals and each other through sustainable care farming
Chatsworth, CA$55K2022
Madison Project at Santa Monica Col
To support education programs for the Broad Stage.
Santa Monica, CA$50K2022
Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation
Support informing taxpayers on issues effecting Ventura County and the wise use of public money
Ventura, CA$50K2022
Bear Valley Comm Healthcare Dist Fo
To provide more comprehensive medical care and emergency services.
Big Bear Lake, CA$50K2023

Esper a Petersen Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$454K
2018$449K
2020$564K
2022$751K
2023$690K
2024$741K

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:

“No specific deadlines”

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. Recent recipients include Schwab Charitable, Schwab Charitable, Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Esper a Petersen Foundation give in grants?
Esper a Petersen Foundation reported $564K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). 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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About this profile. This page is built from Esper a Petersen Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Esper a Petersen Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.