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Peterson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in CAMAS, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Kenneth D Peterson Jr Pres. It holds total assets of $3K. Annual income is reported at $141K. Total assets have decreased from $42K in 2011 to $6K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, Oregon and California. According to available records, Peterson Family Foundation has made 119 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $174K in 2020 to $248K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $720K distributed across 46 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $160K, with an average award of $11K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, California, Oregon, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 27 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.
Peterson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 119 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, CA, OR.
Peterson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 119 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $11K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $160K.
Peterson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Peterson Family Foundation is headquartered in CAMAS, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth D Peterson Jr | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Claudia J Peterson | SEC/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$248K
Total Assets
$6K
Fair Market Value
$6K
Net Worth
$6K
Grants Paid
$248K
Contributions
$240K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
119
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$11K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom FoundationGENERAL FUND | Olympia, WA | $35K | 2023 |
| Discovery InstituteGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Loma Linda UniversityGENERAL FUND | Loma Linda, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| OurgandaGENERAL FUND | Vancouver, WA | $15K | 2023 |
| Adventist ForumGENERAL FUND | Roseville, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Young Americans For LibertyGENERAL FUND | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Free The People FoundationGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| Portland City Center SanctuaryGENERAL FUND | Beaverton, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Washington Policy CenterGENERAL FUND | Seattle, WA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hermiston Adventist ChurchGENERAL FUND | Hermiston, OR | $5K | 2023 |
| Van City ChurchGENERAL FUND | Vancouver, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Union Gospel MissionGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Rogue Pack TheatreGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Real RestorationGENERAL FUND | Nine Mile Falls, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Achon Uganda Children'S FundGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Pacific Legal FoundationGENERAL FUND | Sacramento, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyGENERAL FUND | City Of Industry, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Indepenent InstituteGENERAL FUND | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| International Children'S CareGENERAL FUND | Vancouver, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Reason FoundationGENERAL FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cato InstituteGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Cascade Policy InstituteGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $1K | 2023 |
| Clark County Food BankGENERAL FUND | Vancouver, WA | $1K | 2023 |
| Foundation Supporting Climate SciGENERAL FUND | Bethesda, MD | $24K | 2022 |
| Portland City Center Adventist GrpGENERAL FUND | Portland, OR | $5K | 2022 |
| Independent InstituteGENERAL FUND | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2022 |