PEO Foundation
AI Summary
The PEO Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking primarily in Iowa, Missouri, and Oregon, with a total of $4.6 million distributed among 15 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To support the educational and charitable funds of the P.E.O. Sisterhood through contributions and provide scholarships for qualified women seeking to further their education.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PEO Program for Continuing Education
$4.4M
24%
COTTEY COLLEGE
$3.4M
19%
PEO STAR Scholarship
$3M
17%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$85K
Median 2nd year grant
$140K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PEO Foundation?
No. PEO Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PEO Foundation give?
PEO Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Missouri, and Oregon. 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 PEO Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PEO Foundation fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $85 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PEO Foundation make each year?
In 2025, PEO Foundation awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $4.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PEO Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, PEO Foundation awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include PEO Program for Continuing Education, COTTEY COLLEGE, and PEO STAR Scholarship. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PEO Foundation?
PEO Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.