Pedersen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pedersen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Aurora, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $109,968 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $8,500 and the largest $40,000. 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$109,968
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$8,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$94,422
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $127,129 the year before.
50% 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 | $153,711 | 11 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $127,129 | 10 | $63,151 |
| 2025 | $109,968 | 8 | $94,422 |
How to apply
Pedersen Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Pedersen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $53,230 |
| Florida | 2 | $45,988 |
| Texas | 2 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jesus House of Hope | Food and emergency aid for the poor | $40,000 |
| Mutual Ground | Assist victims of domestic violence | $32,230 |
| Kendall Cty Food Pantry | Food pantry | $11,000 |
| Marklund Home | Home for disabled inividuals | $10,000 |
| Jaclyn Strong Foundation | Support tbi patients | $7,000 |
| Project Lift | Community development | $5,988 |
| Lee & Beulah Moor Children's Home | Safe stable environment for children | $3,000 |
| Adopt A Classroom | Advancing equity in educaton | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Cory T Pfister
- Krissa Myrda
- Kari Pedersen
- Stephen Pedersen
- Brian Myrda
- Christopher Myrda
- Abigail Pedersen
- Jeffrey Pedersen
- Gail Pfister
Questions people ask
Does Pedersen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pedersen Family Foundation give?
$109,968 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $8,500.
Who runs Pedersen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cory T Pfister (Treasurer), Krissa Myrda (Director), Kari Pedersen (President) and Stephen Pedersen (Secretary) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Pedersen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger.