The Marguerite Petersen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Marguerite Petersen Foundation is a private foundation in Reno, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $200,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$200,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $200,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $200,000 | 6 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $200,000 | 6 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
The Marguerite Petersen 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 The Marguerite Petersen Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 6 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Operating costs of marge's camp | $50,000 |
| Carson Valley Community Food Closet | Program funding for 2024-25 | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Senior feeding programs | $40,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | Family assistance fund and inspire scholarship program | $35,000 |
| Nevada Diabetes Association | Medical assistance program | $15,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | Hope for the holidays | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas A Petersen
- Steven K Petersen
- Kathleen P Dees
- Robert E Armstrong
Questions people ask
Does The Marguerite Petersen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Marguerite Petersen Foundation give?
$200,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs The Marguerite Petersen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas A Petersen (Trustee/Director), Steven K Petersen (Trustee/Treasurer), Kathleen P Dees (Trustee/President/Secretar) and Robert E Armstrong (Trustee/Director).
What does The Marguerite Petersen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and health.