Thomas and Patricia Pelger Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderPeoria, Illinois · EIN 45-6562393 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $900 and $12,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THOMAS P PELGER |
|---|---|
| Address | 5312 NORTH WEAVERRIDGE BLVD, PEORIA IL 61615 |
| Phone | 3093399022 |
| Form and materials | NONE SPECIFIED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | TARGET RECIPIENTS INCLUDE CATHOLIC PARISHES, SCHOOLS, DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONS AND CATHOLIC MINISTRIES, AND CATHOLIC OR CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Inc | Maryland Heights, MO | Youth and young adults fund | $75,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Parish | Peoria, IL | Church contribution fund | $46,100 |
| Mercy Home for Boys and Girls | Chicago, IL | Charitable community support | $32,000 |
| Midtown Educational Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable community support | $32,000 |
| Peoria Promise Foundation | Peoria, IL | Economic development for the city of peoria support | $28,521 |
| St Jude Catholic Church | Peoria, IL | Charitable community support | $27,600 |
| Dandelion House | Portland, OR | Charitable community support | $12,000 |
| St Jude Catholic Church | Peoria, IL | Diocesan collections fund | $12,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | Medford, OR | Church contribution fund | $10,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Peoria Council | Peoria, IL | Charitable community support | $10,000 |
| Diocese of Peoria | Peoria, IL | Annual diocese appeal | $9,000 |
| Caterpillar Foundation | Peoria, IL | Charitable community support | $8,000 |
| The Ohra Center | Ashland, OR | Charitable community support | $7,000 |
| Ashland Community Food Bank | Ashland, OR | Charitable community support | $3,000 |
| Peoria Riverfront Muesuem | Peoria, IL | Charitable community support | $2,500 |
| Building Hope in Kids - Uganda | Washington, IL | Charitable community support | $2,000 |
| Peoria Cursillo | Peoria, IL | Peoria cursillo support | $1,500 |
| Ewtn Catholic Radio | Eureka, IL | Catholic radio support | $1,200 |
| Wcbu Public Radio | Peoria, IL | Public radio support | $1,200 |
| Wtvp | Peoria, IL | Public television support | $1,000 |
| Unbound | Kansas City, KS | Charitable community support | $900 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul St Austin Catholic Parish | Austin, TX | Youth and young adults fund | $500 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Acension of Our Lord Conference | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | Youth and young adults fund | $500 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul St Mary Conference | Sioux Falls, SD | Youth and young adults fund | $500 |
| Friends of Amundsen | Chicago, IL | Public school education support | $450 |
| Prairie State Legal Services | Peoria, IL | Legal services for low income persons | $300 |
| Seraphic Mass Association | Pittsburgh, PA | Church contribution fund | $110 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $324,881 | 27 |
| 2024 | $278,957 | 24 |
| 2023 | $256,109 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349101334
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6562393
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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