Holly Peterson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Holly Peterson Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $280,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$280,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
52% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 44 | $7.0 million |
| 2023 | $1.5 million | 31 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 37 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
Holly 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 Holly Peterson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 32 | $1.4 million |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $200,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Zeitz Mocaa | To support the portia zvavahera acquisition. | $280,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | To support the charity's core activities. | $200,000 |
| Brown University | To support the charity's endowed scholarship. | $175,000 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem | To support the charity's core activities. | $150,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | To support the lorna simpson acquisition. | $100,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | To support the high line art/plinth committee. | $50,000 |
| Gordon Parks Foundation | To support the awards dinner and auction. | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | To support the arts & artists gala. | $50,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | To support the mayhew acquisition. | $50,000 |
| The Brooklyn Museum | To support the brooklyn artists ball. | $50,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | To support the vivian peterson fundraising campaign. | $50,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | To support the annual gala. | $50,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | To support the isaac julien acquisition. | $50,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | To support the amy sherald retrospective. | $50,000 |
| Grace Church School | To support teachers' salaries. | $40,000 |
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | To support the spring gala. | $35,000 |
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | To support the charity's core activities. | $35,000 |
| The Kitchen | To support the spring gala. | $30,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | To support the charity's core activities. | $27,500 |
| Brown University | To support the charity's annual fund scholarship. | $25,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | To support the director's council. | $25,000 |
| Pen America Center | To support the pen america gala. | $25,000 |
| Tate Americas Foundation | To support the charity's core activities. | $25,000 |
| The Brooklyn Museum | To support the charity's core activities. | $25,000 |
| The Studio Museum in Harlem | To support the spring luncheon. | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Zeitz Mocaa | To support the charity's core activities. | $15,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | To support the spring benefit. | $10,000 |
| Jerusalem Peacebuilders | To support the charity's core activities. | $10,000 |
| Lalela Project Inc | To support the charity's core activities. | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York City | To support the charity's core activities. | $10,000 |
| Seven West Forty Third Street Foundation Inc | To support the facade restoration. | $10,000 |
| The Brooklyn Museum | To support contemporary art committee. | $10,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | To support the charity's core activities. | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County | To support the charity's core activities. | $5,000 |
| Red Hook Initiative Inc | To support the clutchkit project | $5,000 |
| Southampton Bath & Tennis Club Charitable Fund | To support the charity's core activities. | $5,000 |
| The Fund for Park Avenue | To support the charity's core activities. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Holly Peterson
- Michael A Peterson
- Michael Shankman
Questions people ask
Does Holly Peterson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Holly Peterson Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Holly Peterson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Holly Peterson (Director, Chairwoman,president), Michael A Peterson (Director & Secretary) and Michael Shankman (Treasurer).
What does Holly Peterson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.