H & R Peters Family Foundation
H & R Peters Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Rosa, California. Its 2025 filing lists 82 grants totaling $45,750, with grant purposes reported as support of other charitable organizations.
H & R Peters Family Foundation at a glance
In short: H & R Peters Family Foundation gave $46K across 82 grants in 2025 (avg $557.927), top state California. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,750
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 82
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $558
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $1,336,940
- +9.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (16 of 81, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to H & R Peters Family 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: 1441 Fountaingrove Parkway, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: (707) 539-3573
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who H & R Peters Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Troops Direct ($4K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
353 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 353 grants of 353 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to California (21%), the District of Columbia (20%), Virginia (19%), Maryland (7%), and New Jersey (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is H & R Peters Family Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 81 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $197; repeat grants $655. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $400 repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $48K (2021). In 2025 it made 82 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Troops Direct San Ramon, CA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $4,000 |
| Capital Research Center Washington, DC | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $2,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Rockville, MD | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $2,000 |
| Homes for Veterans Harrington Park, NJ | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $2,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation Stonnington, CT | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $1,500 |
| Invest USA Merrifield, VA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $1,500 |
| Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Triangle, VA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $1,500 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Center Sherman Oaks, CA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $1,400 |
| Homes for Our Troops Taunton, MA | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $1,400 |
| Help Heal Veterans Washington, DC | Support of Other Charitable Organizations | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,336,940 | $129,725 | $70,820 | $45,750 | 82 | $62,231 | $14,219 | $60,612 |
| 2024 | $1,219,792 | $118,264 | $59,498 | $37,300 | 69 | $52,095 | $11,350 | $56,491 |
| 2023 | $1,129,555 | $115,467 | $62,953 | $31,255 | 78 | $54,270 | $7,832 | $52,056 |
| 2022 | $1,066,585 | $101,760 | $63,638 | $29,912 | 54 | $55,135 | $31,202 | $51,585 |
| 2021 | $1,056,374 | $245,382 | $95,298 | $48,192 | 70 | $84,088 | $41,996 | — |
| 2020 | $906,290 | $28,086 | $69,582 | $23,075 | 72 | — | $14,760 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H & R Peters Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations serving military members, veterans, and their families, as well as organizations focused on public-policy research and Marine Corps history and education.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Fisher House Foundation says it provides financial assistance to members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families, and works to provide temporary housing for families visiting military personnel. Homes for Veterans describes its mission as removing barriers for veterans with disabilities, including through home modifications. Capital Research Center says it researches organizations and people influencing public policy, while the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation says it preserves Marine Corps history and educates the public about its traditions and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 82 grants totaling $45,750. Grants ranged from $50 to $4,000, with a median grant of $300. Among the largest grants were $4,000 to Troops Direct; $2,000 each to Capital Research Center, Fisher House Foundation, and Homes for Veterans; and $1,500 each to the Coast Guard Foundation and Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Renee C Peters as director and president; Henry E Peters as director, secretary, and treasurer; Steven P Peters as director; and Todd Vandenburg as director.
H & R Peters Family Foundation is led by Renee C. Peters, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Renee C. Peters
Director & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven P. Peters
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Henry E. Peters
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Vandenburg
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Martin A. Logies (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Steven P Peters (Director).
Frequently asked questions about H & R Peters Family Foundation
How much does H & R Peters Family Foundation give each year?
H & R Peters Family Foundation gave $46K across 82 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 69 grants.
What is H & R Peters Family Foundation's typical grant size?
H & R Peters Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $558, across 82 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from H & R Peters Family Foundation that year got $197 on average.
Where does H & R Peters Family Foundation give grants?
H & R Peters Family Foundation's top state is California, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and Virginia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (18 grants), Arlington, VA (4 grants), Merrifield, VA (3 grants) and Reston, VA (3 grants).
Does H & R Peters Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 82 grants with a stated purpose on H & R Peters Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Other Charitable Organizations" (82 grants).
Who are H & R Peters Family Foundation's largest grantees?
H & R Peters Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Troops Direct ($4,000), Capital Research Center ($2,000) and Fisher House Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is H & R Peters Family Foundation?
H & R Peters Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does H & R Peters Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations serving military members, veterans, and their families, as well as organizations focused on public-policy research and Marine Corps history and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from H & R Peters Family 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 H & R Peters Family Foundation's EIN?
H & R Peters Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0514959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does H & R Peters Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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