Peters Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peters Family Foundation is a private foundation in Burr Ridge, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,250 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$49,250
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$16,798
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $54,000 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,250 | 16 | $62,179 |
| 2024 | $54,000 | 15 | $7,134 |
| 2025 | $49,250 | 9 | $16,798 |
How to apply
Peters Family 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 Peters Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $33,250 |
| Arizona | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Zoo Chicago | Unrestricted use by the charity | $15,000 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Unrestricted use by the charity | $11,000 |
| Troon Scholarship Foundation | Unrestricted use by the charity | $10,000 |
| Arizona Musicfest | Unrestricted use by the charity | $5,000 |
| King-Bruwaert House | Unrestricted use by the charity | $5,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Unrestricted use by the charity | $1,000 |
| Violet Foundation | Unrestricted use by the charity | $500 |
| The Baird Scholarship Fund Co St Isaac Jogues Catholic Church | Help families with the cost of attending the school | $500 |
| The Center | Unrestricted use by the charity | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur W Peters Deceased
- Nancy Jo Peters
- Christiane Noel Peters
- Arthur J Peters
Questions people ask
Does Peters Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peters Family Foundation give?
$49,250 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Peters Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur W Peters Deceased (Trustee), Nancy Jo Peters (Trustee), Christiane Noel Peters (Trustee) and Arthur J Peters (Trustee).
What does Peters Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.