Herman & Katherine Peters Foundation Corp
Accepts applications
Herman & Katherine Peters Foundation Corp is a private foundation in Antioch, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $316,000 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$316,000
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$10.0 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $283,500 the year before.
27% 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 | $245,461 | 70 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $283,500 | 70 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $316,000 | 71 | $10.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | H K Peters Foundation Scholarship 1058 Inverness Drive C/O Peters, Founation, Antioch, IL 60002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 909-3130, sleonard@petersfoundation.org |
| What to submit | http://petersfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | 11/1/2025 |
| Restrictions | None-see purpose. Peters foundation provides funds to underserved children, assistance and grants to other 501(c)(3)organizations and scholarships to high school seniors who are selected based upon the application process. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Herman & Katherine Peters Foundation Corp funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 36 | $183,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $25,500 |
| Colorado | 6 | $16,000 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $11,000 |
| Arizona | 4 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 3 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Valley Food for Health | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Purple Plunge | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Stanton Rowing Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| University of Chicago Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for Homeless | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Feed the Children | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Glenwood Academy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Northern Ill Food Bank | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army USA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Benet Academy | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Convoy of Hope | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Food for the Poor | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Scholarship America | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Foundation | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Advocate Charter Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Blair - University of Wisconsin | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Brightpoint | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Compassion International | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fox Valley Hands of Hope | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gigis Playhouse | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Little City | Charitable | $5,000 |
| NW Comm Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| One Step Cancer Camp | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sockers Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| World Vision | Charitable | $5,000 |
| A Safe Place | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Bridges - University of Wisconsin - | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Brown - University of Illinois | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Crist - University of Wisconsin Pla | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Downing - Grand Canyon University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Fernandez - University of Denver | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Global Action | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Haynes - Maranatha University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Hein - Colorado State University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Kimbell - Westmont College | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Kinship United | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Leyva - Grand Canyon University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Scot A Leonard
- Jeanine Holtsford
- George Carroll
- James Devine
- Cyndy Hass
Questions people ask
Does Herman & Katherine Peters Foundation Corp accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 11/1/2025.
How much does Herman & Katherine Peters Foundation Corp give?
$316,000 in tax year 2025, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Herman & Katherine Peters Foundation Corp?
Its 2025 filing lists Scot A Leonard (Director/President), Jeanine Holtsford (Director), George Carroll (Director) and James Devine (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Herman & Katherine Peters Foundation Corp fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.