Pepper Family Foundation
Chicago, Illinois · EIN 363540747 · Private foundation
Pepper Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $3.7M in giving and $35.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 144 individual grants from this funder — $8.3M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Pepper Family Foundation funds
Pepper Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, health care, higher education, public health, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Art Institute of Chicago OPERATING FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $1.0M | 2024 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium OPERATING FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2024 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium OPERATING FUNDS | Chicago, IL | $500K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Pepper Family Foundation
Pepper Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Pepper Family Foundation
- Does Pepper Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Pepper Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Pepper Family Foundation fund?
- Pepper Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Art Institute of Chicago, John G Shedd Aquarium. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Pepper Family Foundation give in grants?
- Pepper Family Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $3.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.3M over 144 grants.
- Where is Pepper Family Foundation located?
- Pepper Family Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363540747.
- How can I find foundations similar to Pepper Family Foundation?
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