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PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $285.5K in total grants paid to 7 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Buena Vista University
STORM LAKE, IA
$500K
12%
HISTORIC ARNOLDS PARK INC
Arnolds Park, IA
$305K
7%
BOYS AND GIRLS HOME OF SIOUX CITY IOWA
Sioux City, IA
$300K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 59 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. 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 PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $376 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Buena Vista University, HISTORIC ARNOLDS PARK INC, and BOYS AND GIRLS HOME OF SIOUX CITY IOWA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION?
PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.