Lenny Peters Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lenny Peters Foundation Inc is a private foundation in High Point, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $514,561 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $170,000. 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$514,561
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$170,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $317,810 the year before.
78% 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 | $442,639 | 29 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $317,810 | 26 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $514,561 | 37 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Lenny Peters Foundation Inc 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 Lenny Peters Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 33 | $498,561 |
| Florida | 2 | $8,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Triad United Rowing Assoc | Charitable purpose | $170,000 |
| United Way of Greater High Point Inc | Charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Various Individuals | Charitable purpose | $37,550 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Charitable purpose | $26,000 |
| Forward High Point | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Growing High Point | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Guilford Education Alliance | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Piedmont Triad Partnership | Charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Open Door Ministries | Charitable purpose | $21,061 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College | Charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | Charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| Randolph Community College | Charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| JRDF Piedmont Triad Chapter | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Guilford Technical Community College | Charitable purpose | $9,000 |
| Beacon Education Foundation | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| City of High Point | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Ecpi University | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| High Point Rotary Club | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Zion Christian Ministries International | Charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| High Point Enterprise | Charitable purpose | $3,950 |
| Sisters of Charity | Charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Vinmark International Dance | Charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| Divine Prayer Center | Charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Vincentian Congregation | Charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Abc Od NC Foundation | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| The Art Gallory at Congdon Yard | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| High Point NAACP | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| High Point Christian Academy | Charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| The Friends of John Coltrane Inc | Charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Clemons Middle School | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Greensboro Academy Boosters | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Park at Midtown | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Weaver Academy Chorate Boosters | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| West End Ministries | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Blits Worldwide | Charitable purpose | $500 |
| High Point Discovered | Charitable purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lenin J Peters
- Donald K Bulla
Questions people ask
Does Lenny Peters Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lenny Peters Foundation Inc give?
$514,561 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lenny Peters Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lenin J Peters (Director & President) and Donald K Bulla (Director & Vice President).
What does Lenny Peters Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.