The Pelino Charitable Foundation
EIN 367158061Total Given 2020–2024
$1.3M
82 grants · $269K avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$15K
grant size
27%
balanced · 17/63 multi-year
repeat
$1.6M
Assets (2024)
63
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
PATRICIA J MALECZKA
Phone
(630) 942-8050
Deadlines
SUBMIT LETTERS OF INTEREST BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 AND DECEMBER 31.
How to Apply
A 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.
Restrictions
APPLICATIONS 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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $300K | $1.5M | $102K | 32 |
| 2021 | $358K | $1.3M | $218K | 40 |
| 2022 | $238K | $871K | $90K | 5 |
| 2023 | $300K | $627K | $67K | 3 |
| 2024 | $150K | $1.6M | $1.8M | 2 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 82 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$16K
75th Pctl
$15K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
MP
Marjorie B Pelino
5+ yrs
Trustee
AP
Ann L Pelino
5+ yrs
Trustee
PM
Patricia J Maleczka
5+ yrs
Trustee
CP
Carol L Powers
5+ yrs
Trustee
AP
Ann L Pelino
5+ yrs
Trustee
PM
Patricia J Maleczka
5+ yrs
Trustee
CP
Carol L Powers
5+ yrs
Trustee
MP
Marjorie B Pelino
5+ yrs
Trustee
MP
Marjorie B Pelino
5+ yrs
Trustee
CP
Carol L Powers
5+ yrs
Trustee
PM
Patricia J Maleczka
5+ yrs
Trustee
AP
Ann L Pelino
5+ yrs
Trustee
AP
Ann L Pelino
5+ yrs
Trustee
PM
Patricia J Maleczka
5+ yrs
Trustee
CP
Carol L Powers
5+ yrs
Trustee
MP
Marjorie B Pelino
5+ yrs
Trustee
AP
Ann L Pelino
5+ yrs
Trustee
PM
Patricia J Maleczka
5+ yrs
Trustee
CP
Carol L Powers
5+ yrs
Trustee
MP
Marjorie B Pelino
5+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (82 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erikson Institute | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AT JOSE DE DIEGO ACADEMY | 2023 |
| Gads Hill Center | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | HEALTHY MINDS, HEALTHY SCHOOLS PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Juvenile Protective Associates | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | FUNDING WILL EXPAND THE CONNECT TO KIDS PROGRAM | 2023 |
| Juvenile Protective Associates | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | FUNDING WILL EXPAND THE CONNECT TO KIDS PROGRAM | 2024 |
| Erikson Institute | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AT JOSE DE DIEGO ACADEMY | 2022 |
| Gads Hill Center | Chicago, IL | $100,000 | HEALTHY MINDS, HEALTHY SCHOOLS PROGRAM | 2022 |
| Merit School | Chicago, IL | $50,000 | ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Alain Locke Charter School | Chicago, IL | $25,000 | FUNDING WILL SUPPORT THE PRE-K PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Golden Apple | Chicago, IL | $20,000 | FUNDING WILL HELP EXPAND THE PREK EDUCATION WORK | 2020 |
| Journeycare Foundation | Glenview, IL | $15,000 | FUNDING WILL SUPPORT ALL ABOUT KIDS PEDIATRIC HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Community Health | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | FUNDING WILL SUPPORT THE WELL WOMENS HEALTH INITIATIVE | 2020 |
| Ls Casa Norte | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | FUNDING WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICESFOR PEOPLE CONFRONTING HOMELESSNESS... | 2020 |
| Lyte | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | FUNDING WILL GO TOWARD GENERAL OPERATIONAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT HOLISTIC SERVICES FORCHICAGO YOUNG PEOPLE IMPACTED BY... | 2020 |
| Juvenile Protective Associates | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | FUNDING WILL EXPAND THE CONNECT TO KIDS PROGRAM | 2020 |
| Christopher House | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | INFANT AND PRESCHOOL FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN | 2021 |
| Corner Education Campus | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR TRAUMA CARE AND CRISIS COUNSELING | 2021 |
| Gateway to Great Outdoors | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | EMPOWERS LOW INCOME STUDENTS BY IGNITE CURIOSITY THROUGH OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES, BUILDING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE... | 2021 |
| Golden Apple | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | PREPARES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS | 2021 |
| Lyte | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | SUPPORT THE MOBILE SUPPORT PROGRAM, LYTEHOUSE APARTMENTS AND THE COMMUNITY CENTER | 2021 |
| Saint Anthony Hospital | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | SUPPORT THE OPHTHALMOLOGY CLINIC | 2021 |
| Youth Outreach Services | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | ADOLESCENT COUNSELING SERVICES WHICH PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO HIGH RISK YOUTH | 2021 |
| Christopher House | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | INFANT AND PRESCHOOL FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN | 2022 |
| Youth Outreach Services | Chicago, IL | $15,000 | ADOLESCENT COUNSELING SERVICES WHICH PROVIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO HIGH RISK YOUTH | 2022 |
| Reading in Motion | Chicago, IL | $12,000 | FUNDING WILL SUPPORT THEIR 100% VISUAL PILOT PROGRAM READING TOGETHER, ANYWHERE! | 2020 |
| Chicago Childrens Advocacy Center | Chicago, IL | $10,000 | FUNDING WILL SUPPORT THE FAMILY HOPE CENTERS MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | 2020 |