Thomas and Lis Petersen Private Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Thomas and Lis Petersen Private Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.0 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $1.8 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$1.8 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $66,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $58,000 | 6 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 6 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.0 million | 3 | $0 |
How to apply
Thomas and Lis Petersen Private Family 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 Thomas and Lis Petersen Private Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $1.8 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $125,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| K9S for Warriors | Unrestricted | $1.8 million |
| Mayo Clinic | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| United States Naval Academy Foundation | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Petersen
- Lis Petersen
- Christian Petersen
- Anders Petersen
- Soeren Petersen
Questions people ask
Does Thomas and Lis Petersen Private Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Thomas and Lis Petersen Private Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs Thomas and Lis Petersen Private Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas Petersen (Director), Lis Petersen (Director), Christian Petersen (Director) and Anders Petersen (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Thomas and Lis Petersen Private Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.