Henry Peterson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henry Peterson Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,500 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,750 and the largest $25,000. 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$98,500
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,750
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,000 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $156,500 | 14 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 8 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $98,500 | 10 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Henry Peterson 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 Henry Peterson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $42,000 |
| New York | 3 | $40,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $12,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Museum of Natural History | To further donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration | To further donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Ridley Tree Cancer Center | To further donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,500 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Thoroughbred Aftercare | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Soi Dog | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Shelter Box | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Maxine Prisyon
- Kevin Palmer
- Kenneth Palmer
- James Palmer
Questions people ask
Does Henry Peterson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry Peterson Foundation give?
$98,500 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,750.
Who runs Henry Peterson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Maxine Prisyon (President and Treasurer), Kevin Palmer (Asst Secretary), Kenneth Palmer (Asst Secretary) and James Palmer (Asst Secretary).
What does Henry Peterson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and animals.