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The Petters Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals, focusing instead on relationship-based engagement and making grants by invitation only. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation paid out a total of $2.7 million across 29 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
William & Mary Foundation
$5.4M
29%
US NAVAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC
$2.4M
12%

THE VIRGINIA FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION INC
$1.5M
8%
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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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Grant Size
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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