Herman & Katherine Peters
The Herman & Katherine Peters Foundation Corp is a private independent foundation established in 1998 and based in Antioch, Illinois. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting education and environmental conservation through scholarships and educational programming.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$284K
+15.2% YoY
Grant Count
70
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+15.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purposes are:
- Scholarship awards to financially needy students pursuing studies in environmental concerns, conservation, forestry, or Christian-based religious instruction
- Educational field trips for underprivileged children to heighten awareness about the importance of conservation and natural history
- General charitable contributions to organizations operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purposes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
Grantmaking
The foundation provides scholarship grants to high school seniors pursuing accredited college studies. Scholarships range from $10,000 to $20,000 over a four-year period ($2,500 to $5,000 per year) and may be used for tuition. The selection committee determines scholarship amounts based on economic need, academic potential, and other analysis.
How to Apply
** The foundation uses a two-phase application process. Phase I applications are reviewed by the selection committee, with selected applicants invited to complete Phase II applications. Recipients are subject to reporting requirements to the foundation.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, Colorado, and Wisconsin. College scholarship recipients must attend institutions located in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, or Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023-2024):
- Total assets: $5,883,820
- Total giving: $283,500
- Revenue (2023): $142,000
- Expenses (2023): $498,000
- Total liabilities: $0
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Scot Leonard serves as a contact person for the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOT A LEONARD | DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT | 25 | $121,592 |
| JEANINE HOLTSFORD | DIRECTOR | 0.01 | — |
| GEORGE CARROLL | DIRECTOR | 0.01 | — |
| JAMES DEVINE | DIRECTOR | 0.01 | — |
| CYNDY HASS | DIRECTOR | 0.01 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: www.petersfoundation.org
- Phone: 847-909-3130
- Address: Antioch, IL 60002-2707
- EIN: 36-4180010
- Tax-exempt status: November 1997
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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