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The DAVID B PETERSON FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C. This funder operates on a relationship-based model, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
HARLEM ACADEMY
$2.3M
76%
HEALING THE CHILDREN NORTHEAST INC
$140K
5%

THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$126K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DAVID B PETERSON FOUNDATION?
No. DAVID B PETERSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DAVID B PETERSON FOUNDATION give?
DAVID B PETERSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Connecticut, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DAVID B PETERSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DAVID B PETERSON FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DAVID B PETERSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DAVID B PETERSON FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $460 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DAVID B PETERSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DAVID B PETERSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include HARLEM ACADEMY, HEALING THE CHILDREN NORTHEAST INC, and THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DAVID B PETERSON FOUNDATION?
DAVID B PETERSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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