Private foundation · Glen Ellyn, IL
The Pelino Charitable Foundation
Typical grant size
$6K – $10K – $15K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
53
Repeat grantees
17
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2022 990-PF
DeadlinesSUBMIT LETTERS OF INTEREST BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 AND DECEMBER 31.
ContactPATRICIA J MALECZKA · 6309428050
MaterialsA LETTER OF INTEREST, INCLUDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLICANT ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE, THE INTENDED CHARITABLE USE OF THE GRANT, AND PROOF OF CHARITABLE EXEMPTION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3). SEE OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.PELINOFOUNDATION.ORG FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PROCEDURES AND A FORMAT FOR PREPARING A LETTER OF INTEREST.
RestrictionsAPPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ONCE PER CALENDAR YEAR. AN ORGANIZATION CANNOT RECEIVE FUNDING FOR MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS. IF A PROPOSAL IS DECLINED, APPLICANTS MUST WAIT AT LEAST ONE YEAR BEFORE REAPPLYING. MOST GRANTS RANGE IN AMOUNT FROM $5,000 TO $40,000. AN ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE LOCATED IN OR DIRECTLY SERVING THE GREATER CHICAGO AREA AND FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THOSE IN DISADVANTAGED SITUATIONS THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICE RELATED PROGRAMS. WE DO NOT FUND REQUESTS THAT BENEFIT: POLITICAL LOBBYING OR LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES; REQUESTS FROM INDIVIDUALS; MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH; FILMS, PROGRAM ADVERTISING, CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, BENEFITS AND FUNDRAISING COSTS; START-UP ORGANIZATIONS, EMERGENCY FUNDS AND DEFICIT FINANCING; ENDOWMENT FUNDS AND CONDUIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Leadership · from 2022 990-PF
Marjorie B Pelino
TRUSTEE
Carol L Powers
TRUSTEE
Patricia J Maleczka
TRUSTEE
Ann L Pelino
TRUSTEE
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2022
54.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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'22
105
Total grants awarded
$1.5M
Total amount
$14K
Average grant
$100K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.