Peter and Paula Fasseas Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-4010374 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.9M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$78M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $34,000.
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
52% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paws Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general operating support | $2,661,280 |
| Culver Academies | Culver, IN | Unrestricted general operating support | $50,000 |
| Lurie Cancer Center | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general operating support | $50,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | Unrestricted general operating support | $35,000 |
| Wings Program Inc | Palatine, IL | Unrestricted general operating support | $34,000 |
| Tucson Wildlife Center | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted general operating support | $28,000 |
| Orthodox Christian Laity | West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted general operating support | $15,000 |
| Chicago City Day School | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general operating support | $11,400 |
| Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general operating support | $10,000 |
| Unconditional Rescue | Laguna Beach, CA | Unrestricted general operating support | $10,000 |
| Better Government Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general operating support | $5,000 |
| Church of the Holy Family | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general operating support | $5,000 |
| Annunciation & St Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church | New Buffalo, MI | Unrestricted general operating support | $3,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted general operating support | $2,508 |
| Amici Cannis | Fort Collins, CO | Unrestricted general operating support | $2,500 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Austin, TX | Unrestricted general operating support | $2,500 |
| YMCA Foundation of Southern Arizona | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted general operating support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,927,688 | 17 |
| 2023 | $2,346,545 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349103053
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4010374
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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