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John R Peterson Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN DIEGO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Catherine Chow. It holds total assets of $23.6M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. The foundation is governed by 4 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 California and Hawaii. According to available records, John R Peterson Foundation has made 28 grants totaling $3.9M, with a median grant of $80K. Annual giving has decreased from $1.2M in 2021 to $907K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.8M distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $485 to $705K, with an average award of $140K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Hawaii, California, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$48K
Largest Grant
$450K
Based on 13 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 R Peterson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 28 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, HI, CA.
John R Peterson Foundation has distributed a total of $3.9M across 28 grants. The median grant size is $80K, with an average of $140K. Individual grants have ranged from $485 to $705K.
John R Peterson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John R Peterson Foundation is headquartered in SAN DIEGO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Chow | President/CEO | $130K | $0 | $130K |
| Ann Springgate | Board of Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dr Stanley Perkins | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dr Jeffery Zuba | Board of Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$20.7M
Fair Market Value
$20.7M
Net Worth
$20.7M
Grants Paid
$907K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$556K
Distribution Amount
$990K
Total: $20.2M
Total Grants
28
Total Giving
$3.9M
Average Grant
$140K
Median Grant
$80K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$20K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Humane SocietyAnimal Welfare Grant | San Diego, CA | $216K | 2023 |
| Greater Good CharityAnimal Welfare Grant/IT | Seattle, WA | $207K | 2023 |
| Lucky Dog Animal RescueAnimal Welfare Grant | Arlington, VA | $176K | 2023 |
| Petfix Spay And NeuterAnimal Welfare Grant/IT | Waikoloa Village, HI | $114K | 2023 |
| Maui Humane SocietyAnimal Welfare Grant | Puunene, HI | $70K | 2023 |
| Kauai SpcaAnimal Welfare Grant | Kilauea, HI | $63K | 2023 |
| Aloha Lio RescueAnimal Welfare Grant/Formula | Keaau, HI | $61K | 2023 |
| Luck Dog Animal RescueAnimal Welfare Grant | Arlington, VA | $90K | 2022 |
| Lanai Cat SanctuaryAnimal Welfare Grant | Lanai City, HI | $125K | 2021 |
| Kauai Humane SocietyAnimal Welfare Grant | Lihue, HI | $39K | 2021 |
| Lionel'S LegacyAnimal Welfare Grant | El Cajon, CA | $20K | 2021 |
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