Petersen Bruce & Cecilia Fdn-Main
Preselected recipients only
Petersen Bruce & Cecilia Fdn-Main is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 46 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$24.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $960,000 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 | $1.0 million | 24 | $21.4 million |
| 2024 | $960,000 | 35 | $22.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 46 | $24.7 million |
How to apply
Petersen Bruce & Cecilia Fdn-Main 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 Petersen Bruce & Cecilia Fdn-Main funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 43 | $1.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Inn Between | General operating | $60,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | General operating | $60,000 |
| The Road Home | General operating | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake | General operating | $50,000 |
| Eye Care for Kids | General operating | $45,000 |
| Tabithas Way | General operating | $40,000 |
| Women of the World | General operating | $40,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General operating | $40,000 |
| First Step House | General operating | $40,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County | General operating | $40,000 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Utah Inc | General operating | $40,000 |
| Salt Lake Donated Dental Services | General operating | $40,000 |
| Salt Lake Community Action Program | General operating | $30,000 |
| Mountainlands Community Health Center | General operating | $30,000 |
| Utah Domestic Violence Advisory Council | General operating | $30,000 |
| Family Promise Salt Lake | General operating | $30,000 |
| Moab Free Health Clinic | General operating | $25,000 |
| Family Support Center | General operating | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Weber-Davis | General operating | $25,000 |
| Rocky Mtn Univ Health Professions Fdn | General operating | $20,000 |
| Uplift Community Alliance | General operating | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood House Association | General operating | $20,000 |
| Special Olympics Utah Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Seekhaven Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| South Valley Sanctuary Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Utah Youth Village | General operating | $15,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Association | General operating | $15,000 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Summit Community Gardens and Eats | General operating | $15,000 |
| Lifting Hands International | General operating | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Utah and Idaho Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Odyssey House Incutah | General operating | $15,000 |
| Building Youth Around the World | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sanpete Pantry | General operating | $10,000 |
| Little Lambs Foundation for Kids | General operating | $10,000 |
| Uintah Basin Technical College Found Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Good Deed Revolution | General operating | $10,000 |
| Lucky Project | General operating | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Utah | General operating | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Petersen Bruce & Cecilia Fdn-Main accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Petersen Bruce & Cecilia Fdn-Main give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Petersen Bruce & Cecilia Fdn-Main?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Petersen Bruce & Cecilia Fdn-Main fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and human services.