Whirled Peas Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyEvanston, Illinois · EIN 82-2315992 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$800K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$13K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $30,000.
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
14% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music Theater Works | Wilmette, IL | General fund raising | $305,000 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter Assn | Evanston, IL | General fund raising | $100,000 |
| Evanston YWCA | Evanston, IL | General fund raising | $100,000 |
| Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse (Erw) | Evanston, IL | General fund raising | $75,000 |
| Curt's Cafe | Evanston, IL | General fund raising | $50,000 |
| Fuse Theater Ensemble | Portland, OR | General fund raising | $34,000 |
| Stand Tall International | Los Angeles, CA | General fund raising | $30,000 |
| The Wasteshed Match Fund | Chicago, IL | General fund raising | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Chicago, IL | General fund raising | $15,000 |
| Evanston Pride | Evanston, IL | General fund raising | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | General fund raising | $10,000 |
| Chicago Abortion Fund | Chihcago, IL | General fund raising | $5,000 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | Chicago, IL | General fund raising | $5,000 |
| Evanston Scholars | Evanston, IL | General fund raising | $5,000 |
| Season of Concern Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund raising | $5,000 |
| Trevor Project | Chicago, IL | General fund raising | $5,000 |
| Compassion & Choices | Portland, OR | General fund raising | $3,000 |
| Evanston Community Foundation | Evanston, IL | General fund raising | $3,000 |
| Girls Play Sports | Evanston, IL | General fund raising | $2,500 |
| Forever Fortunate Felines | Palatine, IL | General fund raising | $2,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General fund raising | $2,000 |
| Moran Center | Evanston, IL | General fund raising | $2,000 |
| The Skylight Foundation | Evanston, IL | General fund raising | $2,000 |
| Bronzeville Histories Institute | Chicago, IL | General fund raising | $1,000 |
| Evanston Present and Future | Evanston, IL | General fund raising | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund raising | $1,000 |
| Sain Rescue | Bartlett, IL | General fund raising | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $799,500 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511339349101141
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2315992
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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