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John And Carolyn Peterson Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BROOKFIELD, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is Richard Z Kabaker. It holds total assets of $4.3M. Annual income is reported at $521K. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri, Wisconsin and South Carolina. According to available records, John And Carolyn Peterson Foundation Inc. has made 63 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $16K. The foundation has distributed between $385K and $454K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $454K distributed across 22 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $54K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 37 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in South Carolina, Missouri, Wisconsin, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$35K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
John And Carolyn Peterson Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 63 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in SC, MO, WI.
John And Carolyn Peterson Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.3M across 63 grants. The median grant size is $16K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $54K.
John And Carolyn Peterson Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John And Carolyn Peterson Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BROOKFIELD, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Guzniczak | DIR/TREASURER | $9K | $0 | $9K |
| Emily C Guzniczak | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lauren A Guzniczak | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark L Peterson | DIR/VICE PRES | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ryia R Peterson | DIR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elinor Guzniczak | DIR/PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jake Peterson | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$477K
Total Assets
$4.4M
Fair Market Value
$9.6M
Net Worth
$4.4M
Grants Paid
$423K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$789K
Distribution Amount
$438K
Total: $4.2M
Total Grants
63
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$16K
Unique Recipients
37
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural LeadershipCULTURAL TRAINING | St Louis, MO | $40K | 2023 |
| Charleston Stage CompanyPERFORMING ARTS | Mount Pleasant, SC | $35K | 2023 |
| Prison Performing ArtsPROGRAM FUNDING | St Louis, MO | $35K | 2023 |
| Charleston JazzJAZZ PERFORMANCE, EDUCATION & OUTREACH | N Charleston, SC | $35K | 2023 |
| Public Works Art CenterART EDUCTION/PROGRAM FUNDING | Summerville, SC | $33K | 2023 |
| Charleston Gaillard CenterPERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION | Charleston, SC | $25K | 2023 |
| Brevard Music Center IncMUSIC EDUCATION | Brevard, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| St Louis ArtworksSUMMER PROGRAM | St Louis, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Tandem PressART EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE | Madison, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| South Carolina AquariumOPERATION SUPPORT | Charleston, SC | $24K | 2023 |
| Arts & Literature LaboratoryART EDUCATION AND PUBLIC SERVICE | Madison, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Action Arts CollaborativeCULTURAL AWARENESS, OUTREACH & SUPPORT OF THE ARTS | St Louis, MO | $15K | 2023 |
| Bread And Roses MissouriCULTURAL AWARENESS, OUTREACH & SUPPORT OF THE ARTS | St Louis, MO | $13K | 2023 |
| Lowcountry Food BankFOOD BANK | N Charleston, SC | $12K | 2023 |
| St Louis ZooWILDLIFE CONSERVATION | St Louis, MO | $12K | 2023 |
| Wildlife In Need CenterWILDLIFE REHABILITATION | Oconomowoc, WI | $12K | 2023 |
| Yo ArtincSUPPORT OF TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN ARTS TO SCHOOLS | Charleston, SC | $12K | 2023 |
| Sea Island Hunger AwarenessWATER WELLNESS | Johns Island, SC | $12K | 2023 |
| Earth JusticeENVIRONMENT LEGAL ADVOCACY | San Francisco, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Wilderness Land TrustOPERATION SUPPORT | Bainbridge Island, WA | $6K | 2023 |
| Yeyo Arts CollectiveARTISTS DEVELOPMENT | St Louis, MO | $4K | 2023 |
| Nollie Jenkins Family CenterOPERATIONS SUPPORT | Durant, MS | $2K | 2023 |
| Ripon CollegeMUSIC DEPT SUPPORT | Ripon, WI | $40K | 2022 |
| Madison Jazz ConsortiumSUSTAIN CURRENT PROGRAMS AND LAUNCH NEW INITIATIVES | Madison, WI | $30K | 2022 |
| Uwm School Of ArchitectureOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Milwaukee, WI | $25K | 2022 |
| Charleston Animal SocietyCARE FOR SHELTERED, ABUSED, ABANDONED AND UNWANTED ANIMALS | North Charleston, SC | $14K | 2022 |
| Aclu Of ColoradoCIVIL RIGHTS | Denver, CO | $14K | 2022 |
| Midwest Artist Project Services (Maps)RESOURCES INCLUDING CONSULTATION AND EDUCATION FOR ARTISTS AND COLLECTIVES IN THE MIDWEST | Saint Louis, MO | $10K | 2022 |
| Historic Maymarket Milwaukee IncCAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR NEW MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM BUILDING | Milwaukee, WI | $8K | 2022 |
| Audubon Missouri (The National Audubon SocietyWILDLIFE CONSERVATION | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Chips Health & Wellness CtrINDIVIDUAL WELLNESS | St Louis, MO | $5K | 2022 |
| Arts & Literature Lab IncMADISON JAZZ CONSORTIUM GENERAL FUNDING | Madison, WI | $30K | 2021 |
| Zoological Society Of MilwaukeeWILDLIFE CONSERVATION | Milwaukee, WI | $26K | 2021 |
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