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Pilgrim Foundation

Preselected recipients only Jackson, Michigan · EIN 367159136

Pilgrim Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $295,002 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $147,501 and the largest $295,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $285,001 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$285,0012$6.2 million
2024$295,0022$6.8 million

How to apply

Pilgrim 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Pilgrim Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.

StateGrantsAmount
Georgia1$295,000
Wisconsin1$2

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
National Christian Foundation Inc
Alpharetta, GA
For the unrestricted use of the charity$295,000
KTC Hedge Products LLC Co Kinship LLC
Madison, WI
For the unrestricted use of the charity$2

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Pilgrim Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Pilgrim Foundation give?

$295,002 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $147,501.

Who runs Pilgrim Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Louise S Klarr (Trustee) and S Gunnar Klarr (Trustee).

What does Pilgrim Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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