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Brenna Pelerin Foundation

EIN 33-1798632 · Grosse Pt Frm, MI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE BRENNA PELERIN FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN MOTHERS IN SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN. THE FOUNDATION ACHIEVES ITS MISSION BY ASSISTING WOMEN IN NEED THROUGH A RANGE OF CHARITABLE INITIATIVES. FUNDS WILL SUPPORT PROGRAMS PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES, INCLUDING THERAPY AND COUNSELING, FOR WOMEN MOTHERS IN SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN. THESE INITIATIVES IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE AND FOSTER A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR LONG-TERM WELL-BEING. THE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO EMPOWER WOMEN TO LIVE HEALTHIER, MORE FULFILLING LIVES BY ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND FOSTERING A SUPPORTIVE, COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITY. THE BRENNA PELERIN FOUNDATION WILL ENGAGE IN FUNDRAISING AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION OF ENHANCING THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OR WOMEN MOTHER'S IN SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN.

Income
$9,250
Spending
$1,392
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. DURING 2025, THE FOUNDATION DEVELOPED ITS PROGRAM STRATEGY TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION, INCLUDING ADOPTING CORE GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE POLICIES (E.G., CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST, GRANTMAKING CRITERIA), IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS/BENEFICIARIES, AND BUILDING AN IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR FUTURE PROGRAM SUPPORT. RYAN PELERIN ATTENDED A SITE VISIT FOR A HENRY FORD HOSPITAL WITH EUGENE LOVASCO (HENRY FORD BOARD MEMBER) IN SOUTH EAST MICHIGAN TO DETERMINE WHETHER THEY COULD BE A POTENTIAL PARTNER ORGANIZATION.
  2. CONDUCTED COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO EXPAND AWARENESS OF THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND BUILD A BASE OF SUPPORTERS.
  3. THE FOUNDATION DID NOT PROVIDE DIRECT PROGRAM SERVICES OR MAKE GRANTS DURING 2025. ACTIVITIES WERE FOCUSED ON READINESS AND FUNDRAISING TO SUPPORT FUTURE MISSION EXPENDITURES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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