The Peterman Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Peterman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Morgantown, West Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $358,437 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $30,468 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$358,437
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$30,468
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $286,346 the year before.
10% of its 2025 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 | $250,431 | 10 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $286,346 | 9 | $5.0 million |
| 2025 | $358,437 | 10 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Shannon Herron 364 Patteson Drive 265, Morgantown, WV 26505 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (304) 598-8148, shannon.herron@steptoe-johnson.com |
What The Peterman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in West Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 10 | $358,437 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Friends of North Central WV | Spaying and neutering animals | $70,000 |
| Pet Helpers Inc | Spaying and neutering animals | $70,000 |
| Mountaineer Spay Neuter Assist Pro | Spaying and neutering animals | $62,500 |
| Marion County Humane Society | Spaying and neutering animals | $35,000 |
| Mountaineers for Mutts | Spaying and neutering animals | $30,500 |
| Stepping Stones | Helping disabled individuals | $30,437 |
| Homeward Bound WV Inc | Spaying and neutering animals | $30,000 |
| Preston County Humane Societ | Spaying and neutering animals | $20,000 |
| Davis Crew Kittens | Spaying and neutering animals | $7,500 |
| Appalachian Peace Paws Rescue | Spaying and neutering animals | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas A Vorbach
- Laurie C Barbe
- Shannon R Herron
Questions people ask
Does The Peterman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Peterman Foundation Inc give?
$358,437 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $30,468.
Who runs The Peterman Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas A Vorbach (President), Laurie C Barbe (Vice Preside) and Shannon R Herron (Secretary/Tr).
What does The Peterman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.