Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation
Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $1.
Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation at a glance
In short: Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,427
- -59.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tgen Foundation ($15K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tgen Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Pancreatic Cancer Research | $15,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Manhattan Beach, CA | General Funds | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,427 | $36,251 | $51,700 | $20,000 | 2 | $51,700 | $1 | $930 |
| 2023 | $25,876 | $30,016 | $26,632 | $20,000 | 2 | $25,963 | — | $1,384 |
| 2022 | $22,492 | $25,263 | $30,861 | $20,000 | 1 | $30,331 | — | $1,572 |
| 2021 | $28,090 | $20,510 | $28,691 | $15,000 | 2 | $24,295 | — | $1,671 |
| 2020 | $36,271 | $11,640 | $10,804 | $7,200 | 2 | — | — | $1,730 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $930 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation is led by Mark J. Peterson, Executive Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark J. Peterson
Executive Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Peterson
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Peterson
Director & Vp-Operations
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Sanders
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nichole Peterson
Director & Vp-Marketing
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Peterson
Director & Vp-Development
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation
How much does Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation give each year?
Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation?
Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $930 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation?
Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $10K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation operate?
Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California.
What is Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation's EIN?
Lori Peterson Cancer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2086027. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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