Jim L Peterson Foundation
Jim L Peterson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Goliad, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $103 in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100.
Jim L Peterson Foundation at a glance
In short: Jim L Peterson Foundation gave $100 across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $100), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $100
- -60.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $100
- -60.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $103
- +194.3% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Jim L Peterson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was National Forum for Cancer Research ($100).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Jim L Peterson Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2021) to $250 (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $100.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Forum for Cancer Research Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $103 | $520 | $452 | $100 | 1 | $100 | $3 |
| 2020 | $35 | $570 | $571 | $250 | 1 | — | $17 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jim L Peterson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jim L Peterson Foundation is led by Jim L. Peterson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jim L. Peterson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Jim L Peterson Foundation
How much does Jim L Peterson Foundation give each year?
Jim L Peterson Foundation gave $100 across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $250 across 1 grant.
How large is Jim L Peterson Foundation?
Jim L Peterson Foundation reported $103 in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Jim L Peterson Foundation operate?
Jim L Peterson Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Texas.
What is Jim L Peterson Foundation's EIN?
Jim L Peterson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2467974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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