The Peterffy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Peterffy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.8 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$6.8 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$244 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6.5 million the year before.
31% 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 | $7.4 million | 74 | $111 million |
| 2024 | $6.5 million | 58 | $172 million |
| 2025 | $6.8 million | 60 | $244 million |
How to apply
The Peterffy Foundation 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 The Peterffy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to California. It also paid $50,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $1.8 million |
| New York | 6 | $1.2 million |
| Colorado | 8 | $1.0 million |
| New Mexico | 3 | $675,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $480,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $250,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $231,530 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $220,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $200,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $147,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quipa Inc | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $1.0 million |
| One Earth Philanthropy | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $620,000 |
| Drylands Argoecology Research Foundation | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $575,000 |
| Kindle Project | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $325,000 |
| Mothers of the Amazon | Support for acre climate disaster relief fund. | $265,000 |
| Bioneers Collective Heritage Institute | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $250,000 |
| Consultants for Indian Progress | To support the organization's midwifery training program for indigenous midwife candidates. | $200,000 |
| Earthjustice | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $200,000 |
| Friends of Conservatio Carpathia in the United States | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $200,000 |
| Recycle Hawaii | Support for the lamalama ka ulu project | $200,000 |
| Sky's the Limit Fund | To support the operations and scholarship funding for stlf. | $200,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $200,000 |
| La Maida Project | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $150,000 |
| Raincoast Conservation Foundation | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $150,000 |
| Oregon Natural Resources Council Fund | Support for national forest protection | $120,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | To conserve carbvon rich old and mature forests | $120,000 |
| Ekvnv Yefolecvlke | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $110,000 |
| Breath of My Heart Birthplace | For general operating support for the full range of services provided by breath of my heart. | $100,000 |
| Canopy Planet Foundation | To support the canopy project. | $100,000 |
| Frankfurt Zoological Society - US Inc | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $100,000 |
| Greenwave Organizations | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $100,000 |
| Standearth | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $100,000 |
| Women's Earth and Climate Action Network | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $100,000 |
| Illapu Movement | Support in furtherance of the lakota small farm project | $93,000 |
| Myriad USA Inc | To support the activities of the amazon pool led by fundo casa. | $80,000 |
| See Turtles | To support the coprot tortugas de osa sponsored by billion baby turtles | $61,530 |
| Fiscal Sponsorship Allies Inc | Support for kairos futura | $60,000 |
| Illapu Movement | For the further of the karal sundance. | $54,000 |
| Regenerative Earth | To support the drake bay district tourism project. | $51,930 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | To support the conserve | $50,000 |
| Community Roots Midwife Collective | To support the ancestral womb and postpartum care program | $50,000 |
| Environmental Law & Policy Center Action Fund | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $50,000 |
| Fins Attached Marine Research and Conservation | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $50,000 |
| Florida Interantional University Foundation Inc | To support the project mote marine lab. | $50,000 |
| Global Justice Ecology Project Inc | In support of standing trees | $50,000 |
| Great Whale Conservancy | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $50,000 |
| Guardian Grange Inc | To support the red earth movement. | $50,000 |
| If Not US Then Who | To support a day on earth film campaign. | $50,000 |
| Instituto Welight de Inovacado Socioambiental | To support the yawanawa agroforestry and aquaculture initiative. | $50,000 |
| Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center | General support in furtherance of environmental and/or educational causes | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra Peterffy
- Catherine Peterffy
- William Peterffy
- Christopher Uzpen
Questions people ask
Does The Peterffy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Peterffy Foundation Inc give?
$6.8 million in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Peterffy Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexandra Peterffy (Director, Chair), Catherine Peterffy (Director, Ceo), William Peterffy (Director, Chair of Investment Committe) and Christopher Uzpen (Director, Secretary).
What does The Peterffy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and science and research.