Patricia Price Peterson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Patricia Price Peterson Foundation is a private foundation in Palmetto Bay, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $663,902 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $29,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$663,902
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$29,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$24.1 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
21% 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 | $933,394 | 17 | $21.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 14 | $23.0 million |
| 2025 | $663,902 | 14 | $24.1 million |
How to apply
Patricia Price Peterson 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 Patricia Price Peterson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $435,902 in 12 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $28,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zamorano University | Scholarships | $200,000 |
| Parque de Boquete | Seeking to improve education in panama | $117,000 |
| Biblioteca Boquete | Seeking to improve education in panama | $56,024 |
| Incae | Provide graduate education in costa rica | $50,000 |
| Universidad del Valle | Reduce child labor and provide education to at risk children in guatemala city | $45,000 |
| Nutre Hogar | Provide graduate education in costa rica | $35,000 |
| Project Abraham | To cover daycare expenses for low income/single mothers in san jose, costa rica | $30,000 |
| School the World | Accelerated learning recovery program in 8 communities | $28,000 |
| Contextos | Providing education to kids in nicaragua | $25,000 |
| Pennat | Reduce child labor and provide education to at risk children in guatemala city | $25,000 |
| Club Rotatorio de Boquete | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Casa Hogar Trisker | Foster care for at risk children | $16,378 |
| Amigos del Aprendisaje | Seeking to improve education in panama | $10,000 |
| Pro Integracion | Program for tropical forest conservation, research and education. | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Erik Peterson
- R Price Peterson
- Merrill K Bennett
- Daniel Peterson
Questions people ask
Does Patricia Price Peterson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patricia Price Peterson Foundation give?
$663,902 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $29,000.
Who runs Patricia Price Peterson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Erik Peterson (President), R Price Peterson (Secretary), Merrill K Bennett (Director) and Daniel Peterson (Director).
What does Patricia Price Peterson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and youth programs.