Pecha Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pecha Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,800 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,200. 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$50,800
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,200
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was down from $68,760 the year before.
47% 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 | $60,200 | 70 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $68,760 | 64 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $50,800 | 64 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Pecha 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.
What Pecha Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 55 | $47,250 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $750 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $700 |
| Ohio | 1 | $250 |
| Texas | 1 | $250 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alvin J Siteman Cancer Center | To further organization exempt purpose | $5,200 |
| St Luke's Foundation | To further organization exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Ready Readers | To further organization exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| YMCA - South City | To further organization exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Lincoln University - Tommie Curtis Scholarship | To further organization exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of St Louis | To further organization exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Places for People Incorporated | To further organization exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| YMCA - St Louis Early Ed Program | To further organization exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Casa St Louis | To further organization exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| College Bound | To further organization exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | To further organization exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | To further organization exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Ripon College | To further organization exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Snia - Historic Shaw Art Fair | To further organization exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| St Louis University School of Law | To further organization exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Wepower | To further organization exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| 100 Neediest Cases | To further organization exempt purpose | $800 |
| Innocence Project | To further organization exempt purpose | $750 |
| Sluh | To further organization exempt purpose | $750 |
| St Louis University School of Public Health | To further organization exempt purpose | $750 |
| Villa Duchesne High School | To further organization exempt purpose | $750 |
| Annie's Hope | To further organization exempt purpose | $500 |
| Arch City Defenders | To further organization exempt purpose | $500 |
| City of St Louis Tornado Response | To further organization exempt purpose | $500 |
| KC Shepherd's Center | To further organization exempt purpose | $500 |
| Knights of Columbus | To further organization exempt purpose | $500 |
| Legal Services of Eastern Missouri | To further organization exempt purpose | $500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Greater St Louis | To further organization exempt purpose | $500 |
| Metro Trans Umbrella Group | To further organization exempt purpose | $500 |
| Missouri Abortion Fund | To further organization exempt purpose | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | To further organization exempt purpose | $500 |
| St Pius SVDP Conference | To further organization exempt purpose | $500 |
| United Way Greater STL - Tornado Fund | To further organization exempt purpose | $500 |
| Young Women's Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation | To further organization exempt purpose | $500 |
| Dignity Period | To further organization exempt purpose | $300 |
| Forest Park Forever | To further organization exempt purpose | $300 |
| Gateway Pva | To further organization exempt purpose | $300 |
| LWV | To further organization exempt purpose | $300 |
| Payback STL | To further organization exempt purpose | $300 |
| Birch Creek Music Performance Center - Pat Malkemus | To further organization exempt purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth A Poelker
- Julie P Beattie
- David R Pecha
- Roger W Pecha
Questions people ask
Does Pecha Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pecha Family Foundation give?
$50,800 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Pecha Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth A Poelker (Trustee), Julie P Beattie (Trustee), David R Pecha (Trustee) and Roger W Pecha (Trustee).
What does Pecha Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.