Leslie Peter Foundation
The Leslie Peter Foundation is a private foundation based in Brandon, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 awards included organizations working in areas such as medical research, emergency assistance, education, and services for children and adults with disabilities.
Leslie Peter Foundation at a glance
In short: Leslie Peter Foundation gave $375K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Florida. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $375,000
- -23.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,625
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $5,886,554
- -2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Leslie Peter 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: 1480 Canaan-Southfield Rd, Southfield, MA 01259
Phone: (413) 229-8281
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leslie Peter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Jude's Childrens Research Hospit ($45K). Together the top 10 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Florida. In 2025, 39% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, followed by Tennessee (12%), New York (9%), Maryland (7%), and Massachusetts (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leslie Peter Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 24 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2022) to $488K (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospit Memphis, TN | research of cancers | $45,000 |
| Instruments of Change Inc Brandon, FL | to profoundly impact the lives of disadvanted children through gifts of musical instruments | $30,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | to provide support for individual's families who have sacrified their lives in support of our country | $25,000 |
| Hope for Her Brandon, FL | Hope for Her is a safe place where women experiencing crisis and trauma find the strength, skills and support they need to rebuild their best lives. | $25,000 |
| Greater Brandon Meals on Wheels Brandon, FL | program administered in brandon and involves 19 churches which provides meals to about 250 recipients | $20,000 |
| Dogs Inc Palmetto, FL | to create and nurture a partnership between a visually impaired individual and a guide dog | $20,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | To provide spiritual and physical aid to victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Hagerstown, MD | providing lifesaving medical care around the world | $15,000 |
| mcdonald training center FOUNDATION Tampa, FL | to PROVIDE VOCATIONAL SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES | $15,000 |
| First Book Washington, DC | education is a child's best path out of poverty | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,886,554 | $242,902 | $391,761 | $375,000 | 24 | $375,000 | $226,449 | $449,310 |
| 2024 | $6,035,085 | $67,837 | $504,137 | $488,000 | 25 | $488,000 | $202,631 | $441,203 |
| 2023 | $6,471,385 | $214,703 | $399,839 | $369,000 | 24 | $369,000 | $184,074 | $406,518 |
| 2022 | $6,656,521 | $171,454 | $248,882 | $220,000 | 21 | $220,000 | $150,959 | $412,479 |
| 2021 | $6,733,949 | $182,330 | $403,073 | $392,600 | 30 | $392,600 | $171,857 | $423,904 |
| 2020 | $6,954,692 | $832,406 | $365,233 | $322,500 | 28 | — | $823,738 | $151,231 |
| 2019 | $6,487,519 | $319,430 | $367,181 | $327,000 | 30 | — | $296,862 | $392,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leslie Peter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $449K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital received a grant for cancer research, and Instruments of Change Inc. received support for providing musical instruments to disadvantaged children.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. First Book says it works to expand children’s access to quality education, while Room to Read describes its vision as a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. Mercy Chefs says it provides meals during disasters and emergencies and in underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $375,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $12,500. Among its largest awards were $45,000 to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital for cancer research; $30,000 to Instruments of Change Inc.; and $25,000 each to Tunnel to Towers Foundation and Hope for Her.
Other reported 2025 grants included $20,000 each to Greater Brandon Meals on Wheels, Dogs Inc., and Samaritan’s Purse; and $15,000 each to Doctors Without Borders USA, McDonald Training Center Foundation, First Book, Mercy Chefs, and Emergency Care Help Organization EC. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. First Book describes its work as removing barriers to equitable education, and Mercy Chefs describes its work as providing meals to people affected by disasters and emergencies.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ruth Peter as Director/President, Andew Peter as Treasurer, Erica Peter as Director, Heather Peter-Grant as Secretary, and Kevin Grant as Director.
Leslie Peter Foundation is led by Ruth Peter, Director & President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ruth Peter
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Erica Peter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
kevin grant
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Andew Peter
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
heather peter-grant
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Warmflash (2019–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Leslie Peter Foundation
How much does Leslie Peter Foundation give each year?
Leslie Peter Foundation gave $375K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $488K across 25 grants.
What is Leslie Peter Foundation's typical grant size?
Leslie Peter Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $15,625, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leslie Peter Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Leslie Peter Foundation give grants?
Leslie Peter Foundation's top state is Florida, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (12%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brandon, FL (4 grants), Tampa, FL (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Leslie Peter Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Leslie Peter Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Leslie Peter Foundation's largest grantees?
Leslie Peter Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Jude's Childrens Research Hospit ($45,000), Instruments of Change Inc ($30,000) and Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Leslie Peter Foundation?
Leslie Peter Foundation reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $375K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $449K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Leslie Peter Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leslie Peter 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 Leslie Peter Foundation's EIN?
Leslie Peter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4147292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Leslie Peter Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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