PETER & PAULA FASSEAS FOUNDATION C/O PETER FASSEAS
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-4010374
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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The Peter & Paula Fasseas Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in Illinois, Indiana, and California, having awarded a total of $2.9 million to 86 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model, providing grants by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PAWS CHICAGO
$12.7M
76%
Culver Educational Foundation
$1.7M
10%
CHICAGO CITY DAY SCHOOL
$389.7K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$9.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PETER & PAULA FASSEAS FOUNDATION C/O PETER FASSEAS?
No. PETER & PAULA FASSEAS FOUNDATION C/O PETER FASSEAS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PETER & PAULA FASSEAS FOUNDATION C/O PETER FASSEAS give?
PETER & PAULA FASSEAS FOUNDATION C/O PETER FASSEAS primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Indiana, and California. 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 PETER & PAULA FASSEAS FOUNDATION C/O PETER FASSEAS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PETER & PAULA FASSEAS FOUNDATION C/O PETER FASSEAS fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PETER & PAULA FASSEAS FOUNDATION C/O PETER FASSEAS make each year?
In 2024, PETER & PAULA FASSEAS FOUNDATION C/O PETER FASSEAS awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PETER & PAULA FASSEAS FOUNDATION C/O PETER FASSEAS fund recently?
In 2024, PETER & PAULA FASSEAS FOUNDATION C/O PETER FASSEAS awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include PAWS CHICAGO, Culver Educational Foundation, and CHICAGO CITY DAY SCHOOL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PETER & PAULA FASSEAS FOUNDATION C/O PETER FASSEAS?
PETER & PAULA FASSEAS FOUNDATION C/O PETER FASSEAS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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