Louis and Flori Petri Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis and Flori Petri Foundation is a private foundation in Walnut Creek, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$252,594
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $20,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,000 | 8 | $270,953 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 10 | $258,265 |
| 2025 | $20,000 | 10 | $252,594 |
How to apply
Louis and Flori Petri Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Louis and Flori Petri Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 4 | $7,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Swing High Foundation | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Shriners Children's | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Diamond Head Theater | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Kokua Hawaii Foundation | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Individual | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Uso | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Paws of Hawaii | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | General Purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert K Taylor
- Patricia Petri
- Kristen M Kenney
- Michael Spengler
- Julie Cariveau
Questions people ask
Does Louis and Flori Petri Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis and Flori Petri Foundation give?
$20,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Louis and Flori Petri Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert K Taylor (Treasurer), Patricia Petri (President), Kristen M Kenney (VP & Secretary) and Michael Spengler (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Louis and Flori Petri Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans.