The Pelton Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Pelton Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $136,607 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,176. 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$136,607
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,176
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $116,932 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,505 | 52 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $116,932 | 56 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $136,607 | 59 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
The Pelton Charitable Foundation Inc 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 The Pelton Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $43,576 |
| Texas | 28 | $40,055 |
| Florida | 6 | $29,258 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 3 | $3,950 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,950 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,750 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Puente Home Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $40,176 |
| St Albans Episcopal Church | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Reef Environmental Education Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,558 |
| Reef Environmental Education Foundation Inc | for the Ocean Exploration Center | $6,500 |
| Reef Environmental Education Foundation Inc | Ocean Exploration Center | $6,500 |
| Reef Environmental Education Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Committee on Relief | for UMCOR | $5,000 |
| Renovare Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Diocese of Tyler | Bishop's Appeal | $3,227 |
| Episcopal Relief and Development | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Albans Episcopal Church | Charitable Event | $2,442 |
| El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Metavivor Research and Support Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,750 |
| Austin Region Jfon | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Capitol Broadcasting Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Divers Alert Network | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Reef Environmental Education Foundation Inc | Capital Campaign | $1,500 |
| Renovare Inc | Renew Campaign | $1,500 |
| St Albans Episcopal Church | For use of the Music department | $1,500 |
| Capital of Texas Public Telecommunications Council | General & Unrestricted | $1,450 |
| Equal Representation of Media Advocacy Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Conspirare Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dripping Springs Community Library District | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dripping Springs Community Library District | New building campaign | $1,000 |
| Dripping Springs Helping Hands Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Albans Episcopal Church | Capital Campaign | $1,000 |
| The Colorado Trail Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Texas | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| AARP Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| American National Red Cross | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Breast Cancer Resource Center | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Camp Fire USA Southeast Texas Council | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Honduras Good Works | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Individual | For a high school student Scholarship Fund | $750 |
| 24-7 Prayer | General & Unrestricted | $718 |
| Austin Symphony Orchestra Society | General & Unrestricted | $718 |
| Chorus Austin Inc | General & Unrestricted | $718 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet Pelton Camp
- Kathryn E Doane
Questions people ask
Does The Pelton Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pelton Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$136,607 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Pelton Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet Pelton Camp (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Kathryn E Doane (VP).
What does The Pelton Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and faith communities.