Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation

Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation is a private operating foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $21.4M in assets, focused on Science & Technology. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$21.4Mtotal assets
2007IRS ruling year
Science & Technologyfocus area

Grants Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $1.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • The Ark $121K
  • Adler Planetarium $100K
  • Chicago Area Council Bsa $100K
  • Museum Of Flight $100K
  • Shriners Hospitals For Children Chicago $85K
  • Simon Wiesenthal Center $68K
  • Wings Over The Rockies Air And Space Museum $50K
  • One Love Global Wellness Foundation $42K
  • American Friends Of Shalva $40K
  • Upward Communities $37K
  • Meals On Wheels Chicago $35K
  • Casa Lake County $25K
  • Washington University $25K
  • Webster University $25K
  • Brentwood High School Alumni Association $25K
  • Lakeview Pantry $25K
  • Swift Outdoor Accessible Recreation $20K
  • Mercy Home For Boys And Girls $20K
  • Shady Oaks Camp For People With Disabilities $20K
  • The Chicago Police Memorial $19K
  • Jewish United Fund Emergency Fund $18K
  • Jewish United Fund $18K
  • Chicagoland Toys For Tots $17K
  • Chicago Chesed Fund $14K
  • St Linus Catholic School $12K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2020$1.2M
  • FY2021$1.3M
  • FY2022$1.2M
  • FY2023$1.3M

About Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation

  • TypePrivate operating foundation
  • Primary focusScience & Technology
  • HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
  • EIN204521801
  • IRS ruling2007

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

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Frequently asked questions

What is Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation?

Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation is a private operating foundation based in Chicago, Illinois with $21.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Science & Technology (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation?

Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation's EIN is 204521801. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation?

Private foundations like Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Science & Technology) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.