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PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION

PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
45-2323642
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
45-2323642
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Petters Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Virginia, Maryland, and Georgia. It operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$2.7M

2024
Grantees funded
29
Multi-year grantees
72%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

29

Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$45K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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Nancy B Petters
Board Member
S
Sarah Fletcher
Board Member
C
Caroline G Sauer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Maryland, and Georgia. 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 PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include William & Mary Foundation, US NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC, and THE VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
PETTERS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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