Esper a Petersen Foundation
Private foundation · Grayslake, IL · EIN 36-6125570 · reported 2025
41grants reported
$5,000median award
$2,500lower quartile
$1,000smallest grant
$760Ktotal paid
4states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 1 of its 41 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $70K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable For public charity support. | Orlando, FL | $154,758 |
| Westlake Christian Academy To support beautification project of the school | Grayslake, IL | $70,000 |
| VC Colab Foundation Advance education and science, combat community deterioration and lessen the burdens of government | Ventura, CA | $50,368 |
| Los Angeles Opera Support the opera's educational and community programs | Los Angeles, CA | $50,000 |
| Cedars Sinai Medical Center Provide affordable health care | Los Angeles, CA | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army Support the adult rehabilitation center | Oxnard, CA | $50,000 |
| Madison Project at Santa Monica Col To support education programs for the Broad Stage. | Santa Monica, CA | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Support orchestra's education and outreach programs | Los Angeles, CA | $40,000 |
| The Foundation for Pierce College Support development of resources to support educational programs, students and campus | Woodland Hills, CA | $25,000 |
| Nenn Foundation To support veterinary students in large animal medicine | Camarillo, CA | $25,000 |
| Friends of Robinson Gardens To support preservation and promotion of the historical estate for the education and enjoyment of th | Beverly Hills, CA | $22,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Provide affordable access to a full range of reproductive health care | Los Angeles, CA | $15,000 |
| OC Pom Rescue Support rescue of the Pomeranian breed and educate about responsible dog ownership | Placentia, CA | $15,000 |
| Bear Valley Comm Healthcare Dist Fo To provide more comprehensive medical care and emergency services. | Big Bear Lake, CA | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank To help mobilize resources to fight hunger in the community. | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 |
| Animal Tracks To help keep wildlife preserved and to keep rescue animals healthy & fed. | Santa Clarita, CA | $10,000 |
| The Rescue Train To help eliminate animal suffering and euthanasia through hands on rescue work. | North Hollywood, CA | $10,000 |
| Salastina To support appreciation of chamber music through performance and appreciation | Glendale, CA | $10,000 |
| Tanka Fund To support the return of the buffalo to Native American lands | Rapid City, SD | $10,000 |
| The Ucla Foundation To support enhancement of physical and emotional well being through canines | Pasadena, CA | $7,500 |
| Village of Grayslake To share engaging programs and exhibitions through the years | Grayslake, IL | $5,000 |
| The Danish Home Foundation To support communities centered in Danish and Scandinavian customs | Chicago, IL | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Grayslake Foundation To support local humanitarian needs, youth programs and community development | Grayslake, IL | $5,000 |
| The Pepper Foundation Support rescuing senior and special needs animals | Studio City, CA | $5,000 |
| Dream Fetchers To support rescue, training and providing animal assisted activities therapies | Huntington Beach, CA | $5,000 |
| A Purposeful Rescue To help homeless pets in need | Los Angeles, CA | $5,000 |
| Shepherds Paws Animal Rescue To help large and medical dogs in need | Templeton, CA | $5,000 |
| Frosted Faces Foundation To help senior dogs in need | Ramona, CA | $5,000 |
| Community Youth Network To support mental health services | Grayslake, IL | $5,000 |
| Studio Channel Island Arts Center To support bringing artists and community together to educate, enrich and entertain | Camarillo, CA | $5,000 |
| University of Southern CA To support innovative research to develop targeted new therapies and cures | Los Angeles, CA | $5,000 |
| Saving K9 Lives Plus To provide public awareness of the growing population of homeless animals and animals being euthaniz | Encino, CA | $2,500 |
| Southern CA Pomeranian Rescue To support rescue and rehabilitation of small dogs | Irvine, CA | $2,500 |
| Rins Rescue To support rescue and rehabilitation of homeless pets | Crescent City, CA | $2,500 |
| Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation To support rehabilitation and rehoming of abused and neglected animals | Burbank, CA | $2,500 |
| Treepeople INC To inspire and engage people to take personal responsibility fo the environment | Beverly Hills, CA | $2,500 |
| Wallis Annenburg Ctr-Perf Arts To support public engagement with the performing arts | Beverly Hills, CA | $2,500 |
| Women's Guild Cedars Sinai To support programs at Cedars Sinai Medical Centers | Los Angeles, CA | $2,000 |
| Ventura County Sheriff Foundation To promote civic spirit and public safety in support of the Ventura County Sheriff's office. | Camarillo, CA | $1,300 |
| Villa Esperanza Provide for special needs children, adults and their families | Pasadena, CA | $1,000 |
| Ventura Cnty Animal Services Founda To improve the lives of animals at the facility | Camarillo, CA | $1,000 |
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