The Pesky Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Pesky Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boise, Idaho. In tax year 2023 it gave $529,483 in 84 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $326,790. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$529,483
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$326,790
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2023 was up from $305,113 the year before.
55% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $305,113 | 55 | $6.1 million |
| 2023 | $529,483 | 84 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alan Pesky P O Box 3876, Ketchum, ID 83340 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (208) 424-5177 |
What The Pesky Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 17 | $400,946 |
| New York | 14 | $49,444 |
| Minnesota | 12 | $15,348 |
| Maryland | 2 | $13,000 |
| Connecticut | 12 | $9,833 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $8,930 |
| California | 3 | $8,200 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,600 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,380 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | For unrestricted use. | $326,790 |
| New York Philharmonic | For unrestricted use. | $35,500 |
| The Community Library | For unrestricted use. | $26,010 |
| The Alliance of Idaho | For unrestricted use. | $13,572 |
| National Gaucher Foundation | For unrestricted use. | $11,000 |
| Sun Valley Museum of Art | For unrestricted use. | $9,440 |
| Temple Israel | For unrestricted use. | $7,648 |
| The Senior Connection | For unrestricted use. | $6,500 |
| Sun Valley Writers Conference | For unrestricted use. | $6,200 |
| Sun Valley Summer Symphony | For unrestricted use. | $6,000 |
| Squash Haven | For unrestricted use. | $5,219 |
| Arch Community Housing Trust | For unrestricted use. | $5,083 |
| Vera Institute for Social Justice | For unrestricted use. | $5,000 |
| Stephen Wise Free Synagogue | For unrestricted use. | $3,665 |
| Lafayette College | For unrestricted use. | $3,100 |
| Haku Baldwin Center | For unrestricted use. | $3,033 |
| The Blake School | For unrestricted use. | $3,000 |
| Working American Fund | For unrestricted use. | $3,000 |
| Northwestern University | For unrestricted use. | $2,680 |
| Dartmouth College | For unrestricted use. | $2,500 |
| Dartmouth Tuck School of Business | For unrestricted use. | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | For unrestricted use. | $2,200 |
| Wood River Women's Charitable Foundation | For unrestricted use. | $2,168 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | For unrestricted use. | $2,000 |
| Just the Pill | For unrestricted use. | $2,000 |
| Montana Abortion Access | For unrestricted use. | $2,000 |
| National Abortion Federation | For unrestricted use. | $2,000 |
| University of Michigan | For unrestricted use. | $2,000 |
| Abortion Care Network | For unrestricted use. | $1,500 |
| State Leadership Project | For unrestricted use. | $1,500 |
| Connecticut Food Bank | For unrestricted use. | $1,248 |
| Hospice & Pallative Care of Wood River | For unrestricted use. | $1,100 |
| The Hunger Coalition | For unrestricted use. | $1,033 |
| Auction Harmony | For unrestricted use. | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Farmland Trust | For unrestricted use. | $1,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | For unrestricted use. | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | For unrestricted use. | $1,000 |
| NRDC | For unrestricted use. | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | For unrestricted use. | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | For unrestricted use. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan D Pesky
- Gregory Pesky
- Heidi Worcester
Questions people ask
Does The Pesky Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Pesky Family Foundation Inc give?
$529,483 in tax year 2023, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Pesky Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Alan D Pesky (President), Gregory Pesky (Vice President and Treasurer) and Heidi Worcester (Vice President and Secretary).
What does The Pesky Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.