Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family Charitable Foundation
Private foundation · Peoria, IL · EIN 45-6562393 · reported 2023–2025 · files as Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family
77grants reported
$3,000median award
$900lower quartile
$85smallest grant
$860Ktotal paid
8states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 17 of its 77 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $316K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Where to write
5312 N Weaverridge Blvd
Peoria, IL 61615-8913
Address as registered with the IRS. Most foundations this size have no website and no application form, which is not a dead end: a short letter to this address is the whole process, and almost nobody sends one.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Inc YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS FUND | Maryland Heights, MO | $75,000 |
| St Jude Catholic Church DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS FUND | Peoria, IL | $51,900 |
| St Vincent de Paul Parish CHURCH CONTRIBUTION FUND | Peoria, IL | $46,100 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Inc YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS FUND | St Louis, MO | $46,057 |
| St Jude Catholic Church DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS FUND | Peoria, IL | $41,400 |
| St Vincent de Paul Parish CHURCH CONTRIBUTION FUND | Peoria, IL | $40,500 |
| St Vincent de Paul Parish CHURCH CONTRIBUTION FUND | Peoria, IL | $39,700 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $32,000 |
| Midtown Educational Foundation CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $32,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $30,000 |
| Midtown Educational Foundation CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $30,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Inc YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS FUND | St Louis, MO | $30,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $30,000 |
| Midtown Educational Foundation CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $30,000 |
| Peoria Promise Foundation ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CITY OF PEORIA SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $28,521 |
| St Jude Catholic Church CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $27,600 |
| Peoria Promise Foundation ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CITY OF PEORIA SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $22,700 |
| Peoria Promise Foundation ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CITY OF PEORIA SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $21,324 |
| Dandelion House CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $12,000 |
| St Jude Catholic Church DIOCESAN COLLECTIONS FUND | Peoria, IL | $12,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Peoria Council CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $10,500 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church CHURCH CONTRIBUTION FUND | Medford, OR | $10,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Peoria Council CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church CHURCH CONTRIBUTION FUND | Medford, OR | $10,000 |
| The Ohra Center CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Ashland, OR | $10,000 |
| Dandelion House CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $10,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church CHURCH CONTRIBUTION FUND | Medford, OR | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Peoria ANNUAL DIOCESE APPEAL | Peoria, IL | $9,000 |
| Caterpillar Foundation CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $8,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Peoria CHARITABLE DIOCESE PROGRAM SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $7,500 |
| United Way Heart of Illinois COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $7,500 |
| The Ohra Center CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Ashland, OR | $7,000 |
| The Ohra Center CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Ashland, OR | $7,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Peoria CHARITABLE DIOCESE PROGRAM SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $6,000 |
| Ashland Community Food Bank CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Ashland, OR | $5,000 |
| Dandelion House CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $5,000 |
| United Way Heart of Illinois COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $5,000 |
| St John Vianey High School CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | St Louis, MO | $5,000 |
| Ashland Community Food Bank CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Ashland, OR | $3,000 |
| Ashland Community Food Bank CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Ashland, OR | $3,000 |
| Peoria Riverfront Muesuem CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $2,500 |
| Building Hope in Kids - Uganda CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Washington, IL | $2,000 |
| Building Hope in Kids - Uganda CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Washington, IL | $2,000 |
| Building Hope in Kids - Uganda CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Washington, IL | $2,000 |
| Peoria Cursillo PEORIA CURSILLO SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $1,500 |
| Peoria Cursillo PEORIA CURSILLO SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $1,500 |
| Peoria Cursillo PEORIA CURSILLO SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $1,500 |
| Ewtn Catholic Radio CATHOLIC RADIO SUPPORT | Eureka, IL | $1,200 |
| Wcbu Public Radio PUBLIC RADIO SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $1,200 |
| Ewtn Catholic Radio CATHOLIC RADIO SUPPORT | Eureka, IL | $1,200 |
| Wglt PUBLIC RADIO SUPPORT | Normal, IL | $1,200 |
| Ewtn Catholic Radio CATHOLIC RADIO SUPPORT | Eureka, IL | $1,200 |
| Wglt PUBLIC RADIO SUPPORT | Normal, IL | $1,100 |
| Wtvp PUBLIC TELEVISION SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $1,000 |
| Dream Center Peoria CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $1,000 |
| Vets Helping Vets COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $1,000 |
| Wtvp PUBLIC TELEVISION SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $1,000 |
| Wtvp PUBLIC TELEVISION SUPPORT | Peoria, IL | $1,000 |
| Unbound CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Kansas City, KS | $900 |
| Unbound CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SUPPORT | Kansas City, KS | $900 |
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