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The Peterson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses its funding in Iowa, Illinois, and South Dakota. With a total of $262.3K in grants paid to 59 grantees in 2023, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement 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.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Buena Vista University
$500K
13%
BOYS AND GIRLS HOME OF SIOUX CITY IOWA
$300K
8%
BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY
$235K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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 South Dakota. 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 2023, PETERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $262 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, BOYS AND GIRLS HOME OF SIOUX CITY IOWA, and BRIAR CLIFF UNIVERSITY. 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.