Peaceful World Foundation
Accepts applications
Peaceful World Foundation is a private foundation in Petaluma, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $92,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $12,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$92,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was down from $113,000 the year before.
90% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $113,000 | 9 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $92,000 | 10 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Heidi Majano PO Box 491, Petaluma, CA 94953 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 645-7904, heidim@peacefulworldfoundation.org |
| What to submit | The first step in the grant application process is the electronic submission of a one page letter of interest in PDF format including: Summary of the program, amount for which funding is being requested, and how the program contributes to peace and social conciousness. |
| Deadlines | March 3rd |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Peaceful World Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $92,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Art & Film Program | Arts for Teens Afterschool Programs | $12,000 |
| Kids Cooking for Life | Nutritional Education | $10,000 |
| Mahea Uchiyama Center for Int'l Dance | Cultural Dance & Traditional Arts | $10,000 |
| Marinlink | Community & Family Service | $10,000 |
| Petaluma Historical Library & Museum | Museum & Historical Learning | $10,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Petaluma Inc | Community Improvements | $10,000 |
| Sunday Friends | Community Education Program | $10,000 |
| Youth Art Exchange | Community Programs for Teens | $10,000 |
| BACV Media | Art & Culture Media | $8,000 |
| Aqua Community Foundation | Community Conversations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tamara Gomez
- David Whitridge
- Thomas Koster
- Tim Dale
- Bryan Wiley
Questions people ask
Does Peaceful World Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 3rd.
How much does Peaceful World Foundation give?
$92,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Peaceful World Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tamara Gomez (Chair), David Whitridge (CEO, Director), Thomas Koster (CFO & Secretary) and Tim Dale (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Peaceful World Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.