Karl R Pfleger Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karl R Pfleger Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $230,525 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$230,525
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $146,000 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,000 | 2 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $146,000 | 2 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $230,525 | 5 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
Karl R Pfleger 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 Karl R Pfleger Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $125,000 |
| California | 3 | $75,525 |
| Delaware | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond A Wood Foundation Inc | Sodium meter project | $125,000 |
| Buck Institute for Research on Aging | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Vitalism Charitable Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Lifespan Research Institution | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Buck Institute for Research on Aging | Charitable Event | $525 |
Officers and trustees
- Karl R Pfleger
Questions people ask
Does Karl R Pfleger Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karl R Pfleger Foundation give?
$230,525 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Karl R Pfleger Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karl R Pfleger (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Karl R Pfleger Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research and seniors.