Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc
Accepts applications
Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $153,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $12,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$153,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $129,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $120,000 | 16 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $129,000 | 15 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $153,500 | 16 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc 3030 NE 19th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (954) 294-2628 |
| What to submit | The foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that provide education and support for animal and wildlife care, rescue, protestion and conservation. Contact the foundation directly for questions regarding grant applications |
What Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16 | $153,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Wildlife Hospital | See attached | $12,500 |
| The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | See attached | $10,500 |
| Individual | See attached | $10,500 |
| Dolphin Research Center Inc | See attached | $10,000 |
| Everglades Angels Dog Rescue | See attached | $10,000 |
| The Key West Wildlife Center | See attached | $10,000 |
| McCarthys Wildlife Rescue | See attached | $10,000 |
| Abandoned Pet Rescue | See attached | $10,000 |
| Whiskers Away Inc | See attached | $10,000 |
| Tomorrows Rainbow Inc | See attached | $10,000 |
| Miami Childens Museum | See attached | $10,000 |
| Individual | See attached | $10,000 |
| Individual | See attached | $10,000 |
| Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue | See attached | $10,000 |
| Loggerhead Marine Center | See attached | $5,000 |
| Individual | See attached | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cris Boehler
- Randy Fine
- Howard Usher
- Carolyn Brombacher
Questions people ask
Does Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc give?
$153,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Cris Boehler (President), Randy Fine (Vpdirector), Howard Usher (Director) and Carolyn Brombacher (Director).
What does Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and animals.