The Pesenti Foundation
Invitation OnlySouth Pasadena, California · EIN 77-0085214 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
73% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Yosemite Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Child Crisis Arizona | Mesa, AZ | Operations | $1,000 |
| Star Rock Ministries | San Clemente, CA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Christ Presbyterian Church | Gardnerville, NV | Operations | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Operations | $1,000 |
| Asu Foundation | Tempe, AZ | Operations | $1,000 |
| Boulder Prep High School | Boulder, CO | Operations | $750 |
| City of Refuge | Gardnerville, NV | Operations | $500 |
| Carson Valley Community Food Closet | Gardnerville, NV | Operations | $500 |
| Pasadena Audubon Society | Pasadena, CA | Operations | $500 |
| Douglas County Sheriff Advisory Cou | Minden, NV | Operations | $500 |
| New York Immigration Coalition | New York, NY | Operations | $500 |
| Telluride Humane Society | Telluride, CO | Operations | $500 |
| Humane Society of Boulder Valley | Boulder, CO | Operations | $500 |
| Pasadena Christian School | Pasadena, CA | Operations | $250 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($3,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $13,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601209349101480
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0085214
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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