John A Peterson Foundation
John A Peterson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Huntley, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $4K.
John A Peterson Foundation at a glance
In short: John A Peterson Foundation gave $4K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $546.875), mostly in Montana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,375
- +68.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $547
- +26.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $195,678
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Montana (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who John A Peterson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shriners Childrens Hospital ($1K). Together the top 8 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How John A Peterson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 99% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $4K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shriners Childrens Hospital Spokane, WA | Accomplish mission | $1,075 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Accomplish mission | $1,000 |
| Worden Fire & Ambulance Worden, MT | General use | $750 |
| Huntley United Methodist Church Shepherd, MT | General use | $500 |
| Huntley Project Museum Huntley, MT | Hailstorm repairs | $500 |
| Disabled American Veterans Great Falls, MT | Montana Disabled Veterans programs | $300 |
| Salvation Army Billings, MT | Accomplish mission | $200 |
| Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | Accomplish mission | $50 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $195,678 | — | $4,575 | $4,375 | 8 | $4,375 |
| 2024 | $200,253 | $200 | $2,800 | $2,600 | 6 | $2,600 |
| 2023 | $202,853 | — | $2,470 | $2,200 | 2 | $2,200 |
| 2022 | $209,323 | — | $2,470 | $2,200 | 2 | $2,200 |
| 2021 | $211,793 | $4,000 | $4,245 | $4,000 | 5 | $4,000 |
| 2020 | $212,038 | — | $1,785 | $1,550 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John A Peterson Foundation is led by John A Peterson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John A Peterson
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Frieling
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James E Torske
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Frieling
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about John A Peterson Foundation
How much does John A Peterson Foundation give each year?
John A Peterson Foundation gave $4K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 6 grants.
What is John A Peterson Foundation's typical grant size?
John A Peterson Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $547, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John A Peterson Foundation give grants?
John A Peterson Foundation gives mostly in Montana: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (25%) and Tennessee (23%).
Does John A Peterson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of John A Peterson Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Accomplish mission" (4 grants).
Who are John A Peterson Foundation's largest grantees?
John A Peterson Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Shriners Childrens Hospital ($1,075), St Judes Childrens Hospital ($1,000) and Worden Fire & Ambulance ($750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John A Peterson Foundation?
John A Peterson Foundation reported $196K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is John A Peterson Foundation's EIN?
John A Peterson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1529785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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