Peterson Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peterson Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in La Jolla, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $23,727 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $784 and the largest $12,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$23,727
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$784
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6,784 the year before.
47% 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 | $6,784 | 12 | $23,727 |
| 2024 | $23,727 | 15 | $0 |
How to apply
Peterson Charitable 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $12,000 |
| California | 7 | $6,143 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,050 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,284 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,250 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne W Dyer Family Foundation | General fund | $12,000 |
| Zozu Project | General fund | $2,668 |
| Turning Point USA NFP | General fund | $1,250 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | General fund | $1,050 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | General fund | $1,000 |
| San Diego County Deputy Sheriffs Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| San Diego Police Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Nra Foundation | General fund | $784 |
| Alice's House | General fund | $500 |
| Leadership Institute | General fund | $500 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | General fund | $500 |
| Whale Trust Maui | General fund | $500 |
| Fallen Officers Fund | General fund | $400 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | General fund | $325 |
| Pacific Research Institute | General fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel C Peterson
- Andrew G Peterson
- James F Peterson
- Matthew A Peterson
Questions people ask
Does Peterson Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peterson Charitable Foundation give?
$23,727 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $784.
Who runs Peterson Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel C Peterson (President), Andrew G Peterson (Vice President), James F Peterson (Secretary/Cfo) and Matthew A Peterson (Vice President).