Towering Pines Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Towering Pines Foundation is a private foundation in Perrysburg, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $256,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$256,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2025 was up from $219,500 the year before.
37% 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 | $215,000 | 17 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $219,500 | 19 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $256,000 | 21 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Towering Pines 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 Towering Pines Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $105,000 |
| North Carolina | 11 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $20,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $7,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Urban Renewal | General | $100,000 |
| Caring House | General | $71,000 |
| The Emily K Center | General | $20,000 |
| University of Michigan | Jay & kay peters graduate psych student | $10,000 |
| Leadership Edge Inc | General | $8,500 |
| The Leadership Institute | General | $8,000 |
| The Foundation of Hope | General | $7,500 |
| Durham Tech Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Durham Academy | General | $3,000 |
| Durham Arts Council | General | $3,000 |
| Samaritan Health Center Inc | General | $3,000 |
| Center for Child Family Health | General | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Ashbrook Center | General | $2,500 |
| Readers 2 Leaders | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| YMCA Camp Sea Gull | General | $1,000 |
| Individual | General | $1,000 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | General | $1,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | General | $1,000 |
| Durham Literacy Center | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay L Peters
- Kathryn H Peters
- Chad R Baker
Questions people ask
Does Towering Pines Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Towering Pines Foundation give?
$256,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Towering Pines Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jay L Peters (Pres & TTEE), Kathryn H Peters (VP & TTEE) and Chad R Baker (Secretary - Tr).
What does Towering Pines Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.