David B Peterson Foundation
The David B Peterson Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 10 grants totaling $460,000, including support for Harlem Academy, arts and historic-preservation projects, and other charitable organizations.
David B Peterson Foundation at a glance
In short: David B Peterson Foundation gave $460K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $460,000
- -24.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,000
- -32.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,810,551
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to David B Peterson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 399 Park Avenue 14Th Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 542-9243
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David B Peterson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harlem Academy ($263K across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 58 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (76%), Delaware (11%), Connecticut (9%), and Washington, DC (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How David B Peterson Foundation gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $460K (2024) to $654K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $460K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem Academy New York, NY | To Support the Charitys Core Activities. | $200,000 |
| Harlem Academy New York, NY | To support future leaders: the capital campaign for harlem academy. | $62,500 |
| Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children Wilmington, DE | To Support the Charitys Core Activities. | $50,000 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts Inc New York, NY | To support analogue sites by jorge otero-pailos, a public art exhibition on park avenue New York. | $50,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | To Support the 2024 Onera Prize. | $25,000 |
| Healing the Children Northeast Incorporated New Milford, CT | To Support the Charitys Core Activities. | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Art & Preservation in Embassies Washington, DC | To Support the Charitys Core Activities. | $20,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation New Canaan, CT | To Support the Glass House. | $15,000 |
| Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc Bedford Corners, NY | To Support the Endeavor 10TH Anniversary Event. | $10,000 |
| Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc Bedford Corners, NY | To Support the Charitys Core Activities. | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,810,551 | $193,846 | $476,930 | $460,000 | 10 | $476,930 | $193,846 | $394,579 |
| 2023 | $7,093,635 | $146,221 | $654,626 | $608,500 | 9 | $638,126 | $171,174 | $357,485 |
| 2022 | $7,602,040 | $935,623 | $713,469 | $653,827 | 12 | $709,469 | $710,623 | $383,733 |
| 2021 | $7,379,886 | $424,010 | $719,961 | $642,500 | 12 | — | $249,010 | $461,787 |
| 2020 | $7,677,513 | $640,409 | $657,275 | $630,500 | 15 | — | $237,094 | $389,774 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David B Peterson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $395K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes ONERA FOUNDATION LLC’s purpose as increasing public awareness of historic preservation and America’s significant architecture. The 2024 grants also show support for organizations working in other areas. For example, Harlem Academy describes its mission as advancing educational opportunity for promising children; the New York Foundation for the Arts says it empowers artists and cultural workers; and Healing the Children Northeast says it provides medical care to poor and indigent children. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $460,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $200,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards were $200,000 and $62,500 to Harlem Academy, $50,000 to the Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children, and $50,000 to the New York Foundation for the Arts. Other listed grants included $25,000 to Columbia University in the City of New York and $25,000 to Healing the Children Northeast.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David B Peterson as director, chairman, and president; Michael A Peterson as director and secretary; and Michael Shankman as treasurer.
David B Peterson Foundation is led by David B. Peterson, Director, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David B. Peterson
Director, Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Peterson
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Shankman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Gray (2021–2022) — Director Onera Foundation Llc
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David B Peterson Foundation
How much does David B Peterson Foundation give each year?
David B Peterson Foundation gave $460K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $609K across 9 grants.
What is David B Peterson Foundation's typical grant size?
David B Peterson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $46,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David B Peterson Foundation give grants?
David B Peterson Foundation gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Delaware (11%) and Connecticut (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Bedford Corners, NY (2 grants).
Does David B Peterson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on David B Peterson Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Charitys Core Activities." (5 grants).
Who are David B Peterson Foundation's largest grantees?
David B Peterson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Harlem Academy ($262,500 across 2 grants), Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children ($50,000) and New York Foundation for the Arts Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David B Peterson Foundation?
David B Peterson Foundation reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $477K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $395K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David B Peterson Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes ONERA FOUNDATION LLC’s purpose as increasing public awareness of historic preservation and America’s significant architecture. The 2024 grants also show support for organizations working in other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David B Peterson Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David B Peterson Foundation's EIN?
David B Peterson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1606939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David B Peterson Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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