Josephine Peiser Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-1999478 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$95K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,150 and $8,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
94% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $16,050 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen | Trenton, NJ | General support | $15,500 |
| Mercer Street Friends | Trenton, NJ | General | $8,500 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | General | $8,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | General support | $8,000 |
| United Way of Greater Mercer County | Lawrenceville, NJ | General support | $7,000 |
| The College of New Jersey | Ewing, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Humane Farm Animal Care | Herndon, VA | General support | $4,300 |
| Homefront | Lawrenceville, NJ | General support | $3,200 |
| Pcrm Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | New York, NY | General support | $2,700 |
| World Society for the Protection of Animals | Boston, MA | General support | $2,250 |
| Born Free USA United With Animal Protection | Sacramento, CA | General support | $2,200 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | General support | $2,150 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Washington, DC | general support | $2,150 |
| International Primate Protection League | Summerville, SC | General support | $2,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General support | $1,850 |
| Save | Princeton, NJ | General support | $1,200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,050 | 18 |
| 2024 | $75,020 | 18 |
| 2023 | $91,800 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631199349100813
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1999478
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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