Margaret Pillsbury Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Margaret Pillsbury Foundation is a private foundation in Bishop, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $60,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $14,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$60,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$1.4 million
How to apply
Margaret Pillsbury Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Margaret Pillsbury Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Methiodist Social Services | Support for Free 3X Weekly Soup Kitchen and Related Programs | $14,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House at Stanford | One Month Direct Food Cost at Ronald McDonald House Stanford | $10,000 |
| Northern Inyo Hospital Auxiliary | Purchase 2 new Cardiopulmonary Monitors | $7,500 |
| First Southern Baptist Church | Purchase firewall forward kit and engine for small plane construction program. | $6,000 |
| Eastside Student Center | Provides supervised after school academic and social support for students | $5,000 |
| Wild Iris Family Services | Training for CASA Volunteers and direct assistance to with Foster Youth | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Bishop CA | Food, social services & motel assistance | $4,000 |
| Eastern Siera Foundation | Junior College Scholarships and Books for Inyo County students | $3,000 |
| Altrusa Foundation | Suport Agriculture mechanics program. To purchase CAD Laser Printer. | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence | Suport Agriculture mechanics program. To purchase CAD Laser Printer | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John T Cocherell
- Sandra A Hall
- Peter E Tracy
- Melinda DeCoster
Questions people ask
Does Margaret Pillsbury Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margaret Pillsbury Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2023, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Margaret Pillsbury Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists John T Cocherell (CEO Secretary), Sandra A Hall (Treasurer), Peter E Tracy (Director) and Melinda DeCoster (Director).
What does Margaret Pillsbury Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and youth programs.