The Peterson Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Peterson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fairfax, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.3 million in 116 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$6.3 million
- Number of grants116
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.4 million the year before.
54% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 99 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $6.3 million | 116 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
The Peterson Family 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 The Peterson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $157,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 49 | $2.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $1.2 million |
| Maine | 5 | $856,667 |
| Vermont | 1 | $725,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $357,000 |
| Colorado | 12 | $117,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $39,500 |
| Maryland | 12 | $37,250 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inova Health System Foundation | General support & life w/ cancer | $1.3 million |
| Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation | Restoration funds | $1.0 million |
| Middlebury College | General support | $725,000 |
| St Stephen's & St Agnes School | Renovation funds | $605,000 |
| York Hospital | Renovation funds | $458,334 |
| Ogunquit Playhouse Foundation | Renovation funds | $333,333 |
| Northern Virginia Family Service | General support & fund for families | $230,000 |
| George Mason University Foundation Inc | Renovation funds | $225,553 |
| Pbo of the United States | Medical equipment | $150,000 |
| Potomac Riverkeeper Inc | General support | $136,000 |
| Ministerio la Batalla de la Fe USA Inc | General support | $125,000 |
| Iglesia Africana Metodista Episcopal AME | To fund operating costs of the church related school escuela hogar emaus and help fund the church's feeding program for the poor. The funds cover payroll, the feeding of students and the poor in the neighborhood, and other costs, such as uniforms, books, internet, gas, etc. | $117,000 |
| American Logistics Aid Network | Hurricane relief | $75,000 |
| Project Cure | General support | $75,000 |
| Fairfax United Methodist Church | General support | $53,500 |
| Flint Hill School Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Liga Dominicana Contra El Cancer | Koios artificial intelligence of ultrasound medical diagnostics fund | $40,000 |
| York Volunteer Fire Department Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Operation Airdrop | Hurricane relief | $30,000 |
| Middleburg Film Festival | General support | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane relief | $25,000 |
| Send Relief | Hurricane relief | $25,000 |
| Shenandoah University | General support | $25,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Hurricane relief | $25,000 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Helping Children Worldwide | General support | $22,500 |
| Loudoun Benefit Horse Show Foundation | General support | $21,531 |
| Northern Virginia Conservation Trust | General support | $21,500 |
| Middleburg Humane Foundation | General support | $16,667 |
| National Park Foundation | Support acadia national park | $15,000 |
| York Community Service Association | General support | $15,000 |
| Youth for Tomorrow | General support | $13,950 |
| Flamboyan Foundation Inc | General support | $12,500 |
| Rainbow Therapeutic Riding Center | General support | $10,500 |
| Arlington Community Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Dawave Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| First Parish Church | General support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Washington | General support | $10,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | General support | $10,000 |
| Wake Forest University | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lauren E Peterson
- Jon M Peterson
- Carolyn S Peterson
- Steven B Peterson
- William E Peterson
Questions people ask
Does The Peterson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Peterson Family Foundation Inc give?
$6.3 million in tax year 2024, across 116 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs The Peterson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lauren E Peterson (President), Jon M Peterson (Vice President), Carolyn S Peterson (Secretary) and Steven B Peterson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Peterson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.