Peterson Industries Foundation
Accepts applications
Peterson Industries Foundation is a private foundation in Smith Center, Kansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3,138 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $1,569 and the largest $2,092. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3,138
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$1,569
- Largest grant$2,092
- Assets$76,772
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,832 the year before.
50% 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 | $2,762 | 3 | $73,175 |
| 2024 | $2,832 | 3 | $75,261 |
| 2025 | $3,138 | 2 | $76,772 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Peoples Bank PO Box 307, Smith Center, KS 66967-0307 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (785) 282-6682 |
| What to submit | Written application summarizing academic excellence & leader |
| Deadlines | June 1st of each year |
| Restrictions | Scholarship recipients must be graduates of smith center high school, or its successor, who are in the top 50% of their graduating class. |
What Peterson Industries Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 1 | $2,092 |
| California | 1 | $1,046 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | Scholarship | $2,092 |
| American Gunsmithing Institute | Scholarship | $1,046 |
Officers and trustees
- The Peoples Bank
Questions people ask
Does Peterson Industries Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 1st of each year.
How much does Peterson Industries Foundation give?
$3,138 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $1,569.
Who runs Peterson Industries Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists The Peoples Bank (Trustee).
What does Peterson Industries Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.