Peters Pharis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peters Pharis Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $580,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$580,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $160,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $130,000 | 4 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 6 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $580,000 | 10 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Peters Pharis 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 Peters Pharis Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $290,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $60,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $40,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Brown Scholar Fund | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Thrive Scholars | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| UCLA Giving - Riordan Scholars | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Council for Great City Schools | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| College Bound | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Questbridge | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| New Village Academy | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Assistance League of la | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| High Jump | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Aulana L Peters
- Bruce F Peters
- Derek Fan
- Amy Anderson
- Phyllis Renee Owens
- Fadi Hakim
Questions people ask
Does Peters Pharis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peters Pharis Foundation give?
$580,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Peters Pharis Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Aulana L Peters (Trustee), Bruce F Peters (Trustee), Derek Fan (Trustee) and Amy Anderson (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Peters Pharis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.