Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation
Accepts applications
Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation is a private foundation in Homer Glen, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $141,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$141,000
- Assets$29.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 49 | $26.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 55 | $29.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 52 | $29.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David Maier 14801 Founders Crossing, Homer Glen, IL 60491 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 656-1583 |
| What to submit | Written |
What Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 38 | $1.1 million |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 6 | $97,500 |
| New York | 2 | $60,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $7,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,400 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ark | General purpose | $141,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Chicago | General purpose | $105,000 |
| Adler Planetarium | Far horizons program | $100,000 |
| Chicago Area Council Bsa | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Museum of Flight | Flight zone - youth area | $100,000 |
| Arie Crown Hebrew Day School | General purpose | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum | General purpose | $50,000 |
| One Love Global Wellness Foundation | General purpose | $46,000 |
| Casa Lake County | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Upward Communities | Restricted - olivia gardner | $36,000 |
| Nourshing Hope | General purpose | $35,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Chicago | Thanksgiving meals | $35,000 |
| Brentwood High School Alumni Association | College scholarships | $25,000 |
| Letzbox Chicago Foundation | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Police Memorial | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Washington University | Dept of physics | $25,000 |
| Webster University | Peggy fossett fund | $25,000 |
| Park Lawn Association | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Swift Outdoor Accessible Recreation | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | General purpose | $18,000 |
| Brother Rice High School | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Chicagoland Toys for Tots | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Misericordia | General purpose | $15,000 |
| St Linus Catholic School | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General purpose | $10,000 |
| My Joyful Heart | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Pat Macs Pack | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Saint Ignatius College Prep | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of North America | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Teen research program | $10,000 |
| Secure Community Network | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Care Kit Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Hinda Institute | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Wildwood Historical Society | General purpose | $10,000 |
| De la Salle Chicago High School | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Childrens Miracle Network Hospitals | General purpose | $7,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Maier
- Abraham J Stern
- Steven Blonder
- Roxanne Sullivan
Questions people ask
Does Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Maier (President/Secretary/Treasu), Abraham J Stern (Chairman/Director), Steven Blonder (Director) and Roxanne Sullivan (Director).
What does Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.