Peyser Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peyser Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $54,000 and the largest $878,839. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$54,000
- Largest grant$878,839
- Assets$0
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $68,000 the year before.
86% of its 2024 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 | $68,000 | 3 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 12 | $0 |
How to apply
Peyser 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 Peyser Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 2 | $400,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $250,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Epidemiology | Mph student support | $878,839 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | Dept of ecology/evolution students | $393,304 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | Professorship in microbiology | $241,192 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Capital campaign | $206,005 |
| University of Michigan Epidemiology | Mph student support | $121,161 |
| University of Iowa | Public health student support | $70,044 |
| University of Michigan Epidemiology | Peyser endowed scholarship | $37,957 |
| University of Iowa | Public health student support | $29,956 |
| Food Gatherers | Program support | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan Cew | Program support | $25,000 |
| University of Vermont Foundation | Professorship in microbiology | $8,808 |
| Stony Brook Foundation | Dept of ecology/evolution students | $6,696 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia A Peyser PHD
- Trudy L Burns MPH PHD
- Mary Ivers
Questions people ask
Does Peyser Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peyser Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $54,000.
Who runs Peyser Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia A Peyser PHD (Trustee), Trudy L Burns MPH PHD (Trustee) and Mary Ivers (Trustee).
What does Peyser Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.