Norman E Peterson and Diana Lager Peterson Educational Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Norman E Peterson and Diana Lager Peterson Educational Fund Inc is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,500 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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$38,500
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $95,250 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,000 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $95,250 | 25 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $38,500 | 13 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Norman E Peterson and Diana Lager Peterson Educational Fund Inc 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 Norman E Peterson and Diana Lager Peterson Educational Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 9 | $24,500 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Committee DBA AJC | general operating support | $5,000 |
| Embracing Our Differences Inc | general operating support | $4,000 |
| Country Dance and Song Society | general operating support | $3,000 |
| Hermitage Artist Retreat Inc | general operating support | $3,000 |
| Pinewoods Camp Inc | general operating support | $3,000 |
| Wm J Brennan Center For Justice Inc | general operating support | $3,000 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | general operating support | $2,500 |
| Ringling Museum of Art Fdn Inc | general operating support | $2,500 |
| Library Fdn of Sarasota County Inc | general operating support | $2,500 |
| Ringling College of Art and Design | general operating support | $2,500 |
| Individual | general operating support | $2,500 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Inc | general operating support | $2,500 |
| Sarasota Opera Association Inc | general operating support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana Lager
- Paul M Schimek
- David Schimek
Questions people ask
Does Norman E Peterson and Diana Lager Peterson Educational Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norman E Peterson and Diana Lager Peterson Educational Fund Inc give?
$38,500 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Norman E Peterson and Diana Lager Peterson Educational Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Diana Lager (President), Paul M Schimek (Director) and David Schimek (Director).
What does Norman E Peterson and Diana Lager Peterson Educational Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.