The Karen & Drew Peslar Foundation
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Michigan · EIN 38-3374272 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$557K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $54,320.
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Detroit, MI | For programming | $110,000 |
| Angel's Place | Southfield, MI | For assistance to developmentally challenged adult programs | $110,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Detroit, MI | For programming | $100,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | Royal Oak, MI | For programming | $55,000 |
| Loyola High School | Detroit, MI | For educational programming | $54,320 |
| Cranbrook Institute of Science | Bloomfield Hills, MI | For educational programming | $20,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society | Detroit, MI | For animal shelter programs and support | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Michigan Chapter | Lansing, MI | For assistance with environmental issues | $15,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | For assistance to needy families | $10,000 |
| Beds 4 Kids | Oak Park, MI | For assistance to needy families | $10,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | Detroit, MI | For assistance to needy families | $10,000 |
| Motor City Lyric Opera | Detroit, MI | For programming | $10,000 |
| Pope Francis Center | Detroit, MI | For assistance to homeless individuals | $10,000 |
| Furniture Bank of Southeastern Michigan | Pontiac, MI | For assistance to needy families | $7,500 |
| The Pewabic Society | Detroit, MI | For educational programming | $5,000 |
| Kids on the Go | Gross Pointe Woods, MI | For youth therapy programming | $5,000 |
| Mercy Education Project | Detroit, MI | For educational programming | $5,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | For educational programming | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $556,820 | 18 |
| 2024 | $301,706 | 20 |
| 2023 | $453,670 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349101304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3374272
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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