PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION
HOMER GLEN, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
20-4521801
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Open for Solicitation
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on marine science, having disbursed a total of $1.4 million across 50 grantees in 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
1
Marine science
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE ARK
$601.3K
9%

THE ADLER PLANETARIUM
$500K
8%

SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN
$463K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
55
Median 1st year grant
$10.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION?
Yes. PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION give?
PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Washington, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ARK, THE ADLER PLANETARIUM, and SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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