Funding search · EIN 366125570 · Grayslake, IL

Esper a Petersen Foundation

Name: Esper a Petersen Foundation grants, 2022–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

147
grants reported: $2.9M
total given: 2022–2025
filing years: $5,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

rescue animals education public community through care rehabilitation

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

6 grants matching “breeds” · $105,250

$15,000
Oc Pom Rescue · Placentia, CA · 2025
Support rescue of the Pomeranian breed and educate about responsible dog ownership
$25,000
Oc Pom Rescue · Placentia, CA · 2024
Support rescue of the Pomeranian breed and educate about responsible dog ownership
$25,000
Oc Pom Rescue · Placentia, CA · 2023
Support rescue of the Pomeranian breed and educate about responsible dog ownership
$5,000
Maltese Rescue California · Desert Hot Springs, CA · 2023
Support rescue of Maltese and other small dog breeds; support education of responsible dog ownership
$30,250
Oc Pom Rescue · Placentia, CA · 2022
Support rescue of the Pomeranian breed and educate about responsible dog ownership
$5,000
Maltese Rescue California · Desert Hot Springs, CA · 2022
Support rescue of Maltese and other small dog breeds; support education of responsible dog ownership

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Schwab Charitable3 grants · $556,758
Vc Colab Foundation4 grants · $306,068
Cedars Sinai Medical Center4 grants · $210,000
Madison Project at Santa Monica Col4 grants · $200,000
Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation2 grants · $200,000
Los Angeles Opera4 grants · $160,000
Bear Valley Comm Healthcare Dist Fo3 grants · $140,000
Salvation Army3 grants · $110,000
Oc Pom Rescue4 grants · $95,250
Planned Parenthood4 grants · $90,000

Giving over time

$750,700

2022

$689,500

2023

$741,050

2024

$760,426

2025

Grant history

The 100 largest of 147 grants.

$224,000
Schwab Charitable · Orlando, FL · 2022
For public charity support.
$178,000
Schwab Charitable · Orlando, FL · 2024
For public charity support.
$154,758
Schwab Charitable · Orlando, FL · 2025
For public charity support.
$150,000
Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation · Ventura, CA · 2023
Support informing taxpayers on issues effecting Ventura County and the wise use of public money
$105,700
Vc Colab Foundation · Ventura, CA · 2022
Advance education and science, combat community deterioration and lessen the burdens of government
$100,000
Vc Colab Foundation · Ventura, CA · 2023
Advance education and science, combat community deterioration and lessen the burdens of government
$80,000
Bear Valley Comm Healthcare Dist Fo · Big Bear Lake, CA · 2024
To provide more comprehensive medical care and emergency services.
$80,000
Cedars Sinai Medical Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
Provide affordable health care
$70,000
Westlake Christian Academy · Grayslake, IL · 2025
To support beautification project of the school
$55,000
Kindred Spirits Care Farm · Chatsworth, CA · 2022
Promote compassion, cooperation, and connection to the earth, animals and each other through sustainable care farming
$50,368
Vc Colab Foundation · Ventura, CA · 2025
Advance education and science, combat community deterioration and lessen the burdens of government
$50,000
Cedars Sinai Medical Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2025
Provide affordable health care
$50,000
Los Angeles Opera · Los Angeles, CA · 2025
Support the opera's educational and community programs
$50,000
Madison Project at Santa Monica Col · Santa Monica, CA · 2025
To support education programs for the Broad Stage.
$50,000
Salvation Army · Oxnard, CA · 2025
Support the adult rehabilitation center
$50,000
Madison Project at Santa Monica Col · Santa Monica, CA · 2024
To support education programs for the Broad Stage.
$50,000
Vc Colab Foundation · Ventura, CA · 2024
Advance education and science, combat community deterioration and lessen the burdens of government
$50,000
Bear Valley Comm Healthcare Dist Fo · Big Bear Lake, CA · 2023
To provide more comprehensive medical care and emergency services.
$50,000
Madison Project at Santa Monica Col · Santa Monica, CA · 2023
To support education programs for the Broad Stage.
$50,000
Madison Project at Santa Monica Col · Santa Monica, CA · 2022
To support education programs for the Broad Stage.
$50,000
Ventura County Taxpayers Foundation · Ventura, CA · 2022
Support informing taxpayers on issues effecting Ventura County and the wise use of public money
$40,000
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra · Los Angeles, CA · 2025
Support orchestra's education and outreach programs
$40,000
Cedars Sinai Medical Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Provide affordable health care
$40,000
Cedars Sinai Medical Center · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
Provide affordable health care
$40,000
Los Angeles Opera · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
Support the opera's educational and community programs
$35,000
Los Angeles Opera · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Support the opera's educational and community programs
$35,000
Los Angeles Opera · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
Support the opera's educational and community programs
$30,250
Oc Pom Rescue · Placentia, CA · 2022
Support rescue of the Pomeranian breed and educate about responsible dog ownership
$30,000
Salvation Army · Oxnard, CA · 2024
Support the adult rehabilitation center
$30,000
Planned Parenthood · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
Provide affordable access to a full range of reproductive health care
$30,000
Salvation Army · Oxnard, CA · 2023
Support the adult rehabilitation center
$30,000
Planned Parenthood · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
Provide affordable access to a full range of reproductive health care
$25,000
Nenn Foundation · Camarillo, CA · 2025
To support veterinary students in large animal medicine
$25,000
The Foundation for Pierce College · Woodland Hills, CA · 2025
Support development of resources to support educational programs, students and campus
$25,000
Oc Pom Rescue · Placentia, CA · 2024
Support rescue of the Pomeranian breed and educate about responsible dog ownership
$25,000
Oc Pom Rescue · Placentia, CA · 2023
Support rescue of the Pomeranian breed and educate about responsible dog ownership
$22,500
Friends of Robinson Gardens · Beverly Hills, CA · 2025
To support preservation and promotion of the historical estate for the education and enjoyment of the general public
$20,000
Animal Tracks · Santa Clarita, CA · 2024
To help keep wildlife preserved and to keep rescue animals healthy & fed.
$20,000
The Rescue Train · North Hollywood, CA · 2024
To help eliminate animal suffering and euthanasia through hands on rescue work.
$20,000
Animal Tracks · Santa Clarita, CA · 2023
To help keep wildlife preserved and to keep rescue animals healthy & fed.
$20,000
The Rescue Train · North Hollywood, CA · 2023
To help eliminate animal suffering and euthanasia through hands on rescue work.
$20,000
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank · Los Angeles, CA · 2022
To help mobilize resources to fight hunger in the community.
$19,250
Friends of Robinson Gardens · Beverly Hills, CA · 2024
To support preservation and promotion of the historical estate for the education and enjoyment of the general public
$15,000
Oc Pom Rescue · Placentia, CA · 2025
Support rescue of the Pomeranian breed and educate about responsible dog ownership
$15,000
Planned Parenthood · Los Angeles, CA · 2025
Provide affordable access to a full range of reproductive health care
$15,000
Dream Fetchers · Huntington Beach, CA · 2024
To support rescue, training and providing animal assisted activities therapies
$15,000
Planned Parenthood · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Provide affordable access to a full range of reproductive health care
$15,000
Shepherds Paws Animal Rescue · Templeton, CA · 2024
To help large and medical dogs in need
$15,000
The Foundation for Pierce College · Woodland Hills, CA · 2024
Support development of resources to support educational programs, students and campus
$15,000
The Pepper Foundation · Studio City, CA · 2024
Support rescuing senior and special needs animals
$15,000
La Cty Museum of Natural History Fo · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
Support preservation and education of the natural history surrounding Los Angeles and developing new exhibits
$15,000
The Foundation for Pierce College · Woodland Hills, CA · 2023
Support development of resources to support educational programs, students and campus
$11,250
Animal Tracks · Santa Clarita, CA · 2022
To help keep wildlife preserved amid Covid pandemic and to keep their rescue animals healthy & fed.
$10,000
Animal Tracks · Santa Clarita, CA · 2025
To help keep wildlife preserved and to keep rescue animals healthy & fed.
$10,000
Bear Valley Comm Healthcare Dist Fo · Big Bear Lake, CA · 2025
To provide more comprehensive medical care and emergency services.
$10,000
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank · Los Angeles, CA · 2025
To help mobilize resources to fight hunger in the community.
$10,000
Salastina · Glendale, CA · 2025
To support appreciation of chamber music through performance and appreciation
$10,000
Tanka Fund · Rapid City, SD · 2025
To support the return of the buffalo to Native American lands
$10,000
The Rescue Train · North Hollywood, CA · 2025
To help eliminate animal suffering and euthanasia through hands on rescue work.
$10,000
A Purposeful Rescue · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
To help homeless pets in need
$10,000
Frosted Faces Foundation · Ramona, CA · 2024
To help senior dogs in need
$10,000
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
Support orchestra's education and outreach programs
$10,000
A Purposeful Rescue · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To help homeless pets in need
$10,000
Chicagoland Eskie Rescue · Elmhurst, IL · 2023
To support rescue and rehiring of American Eskimo dogs and Pomeranians
$10,000
Dream Fetchers · Huntington Beach, CA · 2023
To support rescue, training and providing animal assisted activities therapies
$10,000
Frosted Faces Foundation · Ramona, CA · 2023
To help senior dogs in need
$10,000
Southern Ca Pomeranian Rescue · Irvine, CA · 2023
To support rescue and rehabilitation of small dogs
$10,000
The Pepper Foundation · Studio City, CA · 2023
Support rescuing senior and special needs animals
$7,500
The UCLA Foundation · Pasadena, CA · 2025
To support enhancement of physical and emotional well being through canines
$6,000
Beit T'Shuvah · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To support its holistic approach model program to change the stigma of addiction and heal the suffering.
$5,000
A Purposeful Rescue · Los Angeles, CA · 2025
To help homeless pets in need
$5,000
Community Youth Network · Grayslake, IL · 2025
To support mental health services
$5,000
Dream Fetchers · Huntington Beach, CA · 2025
To support rescue, training and providing animal assisted activities therapies
$5,000
Frosted Faces Foundation · Ramona, CA · 2025
To help senior dogs in need
$5,000
Rotary Club of Grayslake Foundation · Grayslake, IL · 2025
To support local humanitarian needs, youth programs and community development
$5,000
Shepherds Paws Animal Rescue · Templeton, CA · 2025
To help large and medical dogs in need
$5,000
Studio Channel Island Arts Center · Camarillo, CA · 2025
To support bringing artists and community together to educate, enrich and entertain
$5,000
The Danish Home Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2025
To support communities centered in Danish and Scandinavian customs
$5,000
The Pepper Foundation · Studio City, CA · 2025
Support rescuing senior and special needs animals
$5,000
University of Southern Ca · Los Angeles, CA · 2025
To support innovative research to develop targeted new therapies and cures
$5,000
Village of Grayslake · Grayslake, IL · 2025
To share engaging programs and exhibitions through the years
$5,000
Community Youth Network · Grayslake, IL · 2024
To support mental health services
$5,000
Grayslake Heritage Center Foundatio · Grayslake, IL · 2024
To support preservation and sharing history of Grayslake
$5,000
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Foundation · Orange, CA · 2024
To support education regarding public tax policies
$5,000
Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation · Los Angeles, CA · 2024
To support ending cycle of abuse through education
$5,000
Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation · Burbank, CA · 2024
To support rehabilitation and rehoming of abused and neglected animals
$5,000
Nenn Foundation · Camarillo, CA · 2024
To support veterinary students in large animal medicine
$5,000
Once Upon a Room Foundation · Lacanada, CA · 2024
To support enriching the lives of hospitalized children fighting serious illness
$5,000
Rins Rescue · Crescent City, CA · 2024
To support rescue and rehabilitation of homeless pets
$5,000
Rotary Club of Grayslake Foundation · Grayslake, IL · 2024
To support local humanitarian needs, youth programs and community development
$5,000
Saving K9 Lives Plus · Encino, CA · 2024
To provide public awareness of the growing population of homeless animals and animals being euthanized in crowded shelters.
$5,000
Southern Ca Pomeranian Rescue · Irvine, CA · 2024
To support rescue and rehabilitation of small dogs
$5,000
Studio Channel Island Arts Center · Camarillo, CA · 2024
To support bringing artists and community together to educate, enrich and entertain
$5,000
The Danish Home Foundation · Chicago, IL · 2024
To support communities centered in Danish and Scandinavian customs
$5,000
The UCLA Foundation · Pasadena, CA · 2024
To support enhancement of physical and emotional well being through canines
$5,000
Ventura County Medical Resource Fou · Ventura, CA · 2024
To support improvement of access to healthcare for under-served and vulnerable residents
$5,000
Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation · Burbank, CA · 2023
To support rehabilitation and rehoming of abused and neglected animals
$5,000
Maltese Rescue California · Desert Hot Springs, CA · 2023
Support rescue of Maltese and other small dog breeds; support education of responsible dog ownership
$5,000
Rins Rescue · Crescent City, CA · 2023
To support rescue and rehabilitation of homeless pets
$5,000
Saving K9 Lives Plus · Encino, CA · 2023
To provide public awareness of the growing population of homeless animals and animals being euthanized in crowded shelters.

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