Peters Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Peters Family Foundation is a private foundation in Park City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $148,999 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $73,000. 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$148,999
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$73,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $207,000 the year before.
6% 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 | $207,000 | 21 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $148,999 | 16 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Peters Family 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 Peters Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Mississippi. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 1 | $73,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $19,499 |
| New York | 3 | $14,500 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $12,500 |
| Utah | 2 | $11,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $7,500 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $5,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MSU Foundation | Education | $73,000 |
| World Food Program | Address hunger emergencies and invest in programs that build communities' long-term food security. | $15,000 |
| Doctors without Boarders | Emergency medical aid to people in crisis | $8,500 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Save endangered species | $7,500 |
| Thelma Sadoff Center For the Arts | Enrich the community through the arts. | $7,500 |
| Partners in Health | Medical care for underserved individuals. | $6,000 |
| Summit County Clubhouse | Support adults in who struggle with mental health. | $5,000 |
| Council on Foundations | Philanthropy efforts | $4,499 |
| Bard Prison Initiative | College access in prisons. | $3,000 |
| Camp Mishawaka | Helping children become their best selves. | $3,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Criminial justice reform | $3,000 |
| Food Bank for NYC | Food security for New Yorkers. | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin Watch | Investigating government integrity and quality-of-life issues. | $3,000 |
| Sahan Journal | News covering immigrants and communities in Minnesota | $2,500 |
| United Nations Relief and Works Agency | Assistance to Palestine Refugees | $2,500 |
| Fondy Food Pantry | Food, rent, utilities assistance to those in need. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann Peters
- David W Peters
- Susan Peters
Questions people ask
Does Peters Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Peters Family Foundation give?
$148,999 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Peters Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ann Peters (Trustee), David W Peters (Trustee) and Susan Peters (Trustee).
What does Peters Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and health.