Pedersen Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTysons, Virginia · EIN 47-1188416 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$238.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
83% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Six | Traverse City, MI | General use | $1,100,000 |
| Girl Security | Mclean, VA | General use | $100,000 |
| Third Option | Reston, VA | General use | $100,000 |
| Warrior Rising | South Jordan, UT | General use | $100,000 |
| Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation | Tysons Corner, VA | General use | $25,000 |
| Freedom Alliance | Winchester, VA | General use | $20,000 |
| Bullis High School | Potomac, MD | General use | $20,000 |
| Forman School | Litchfield, CT | General use | $20,000 |
| Miriam's Kitchen | Washington, DC | General use | $15,000 |
| Sumaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General use | $15,000 |
| Aspca Florida Keys | Key West, FL | General use | $15,000 |
| Dennis Leary Firefighter Fund | New York, NY | General use | $10,000 |
| Bonefish and Tarpon Trust | Miami, FL | General use | $10,000 |
| Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Farm | Key West, FL | General use | $10,000 |
| Saint Francis Neighborhood Center | Baltimore, MD | General use | $10,000 |
| Hidden Harbour Marine Environmental Project | Marathon, FL | General use | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | General use | $10,000 |
| Dr Hollandaise Opus Foundation | Burbank, CA | General use | $5,000 |
| Maryland Coalition of Families | Columbia, MD | General use | $5,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | General use | $5,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Annapolis, MD | General use | $5,000 |
| Center for Adoption Support and Education | Burtonsville, MD | General use | $5,000 |
| Donor Sibling Registry | Nederland, CO | General use | $5,000 |
| Educational Coalition of Monroe County | Marathon, FL | General use | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,625,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $6,865,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503209349100660
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1188416
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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