Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation
The Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 24 grants totaling $795,000 to charitable organizations.
Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation at a glance
In short: Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation gave $795K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), top state Ohio. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $795,000
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,125
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,701,316
- -13.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lovett & Ruth Peters 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: 250 East Fifth St 1500, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 562-1550
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seton Education Partners ($105K). Together the top 10 received $640K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 129 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Ohio (36%), New York (13%), Virginia (13%), Michigan (13%), and Massachusetts (9%). The recipient locations listed in the filing also include organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) 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 $18K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 429% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $793K (2023) to $1.1M (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $795K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seton Education Partners New York, NY | General Support | $105,000 |
| Accelerate Great Schools Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $100,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $100,000 |
| School Choice Ohio Columbus, OH | General Support | $100,000 |
| Donors Trust Alexandria, VA | General Support | $85,000 |
| Pioneer Institute Boston, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Buckeye Institute Columbus, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ed Choice Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Cincinnati Classical Academy Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $4,701,316 | $693,528 | $1,193,785 | $795,000 | 24 | $1,078,776 | $576,489 | $251,334 |
| 2023 | $5,443,172 | $394,343 | $1,172,204 | $792,500 | 23 | $1,071,373 | $425,090 | $283,103 |
| 2022 | $5,862,308 | $298,453 | $1,297,284 | $900,000 | 26 | $1,178,675 | $426,794 | $329,971 |
| 2021 | $7,321,683 | $258,524 | $1,527,505 | $1,105,000 | 30 | $1,357,280 | $75,842 | $234,355 |
| 2020 | $8,268,241 | $84,473 | $1,424,897 | $975,000 | 26 | — | $143,333 | $319,966 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation reported a distributable amount of $251K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions, including education and school-choice work. Accelerate Great Schools says its mission is to ensure every student in every Cincinnati neighborhood has access to a great school. School Choice Ohio says it works to protect and expand children’s educational options and support systemic K–12 reform in Ohio.
Other recipients describe different areas of work. Pioneer Institute says it advances human potential through research and initiatives in K–12 education, health, economic opportunity, and American civic values. Donors Trust says it supports charities and programs addressing social needs through education, research, and private initiatives, and encourages private philanthropy. The President and Fellows of Harvard College describes its work as education and research across a broad range of academic domains.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $795,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $105,000, with a median of $15,000. Among the largest were $105,000 to Seton Education Partners; $100,000 each to Accelerate Great Schools, Hillsdale College, and School Choice Ohio; $85,000 to Donors Trust; and $50,000 to Pioneer Institute. Each of these grants was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel S Peters as president and Kathleen Peters, Jeff Sandefer, and Stephanie Saroki as trustees.
Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation is led by Daniel S. Peters, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel S. Peters
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$195K (2020) → $195K (2024)
Stephanie Saroki
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Jeff Sandefer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Peters
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $195K, to Daniel S Peters (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation
How much does Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation give each year?
Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation gave $795K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $793K across 23 grants.
What is Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation's typical grant size?
Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $33,125, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation give grants?
Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Columbus, OH (3 grants), Cincinnati, OH (3 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation's largest grantees?
Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Seton Education Partners ($105,000), Accelerate Great Schools ($100,000) and Hillsdale College ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation?
Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $251K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions, including education and school-choice work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lovett & Ruth Peters 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 Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation's EIN?
Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8934367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lovett & Ruth Peters Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lovett-and-ruth-peters-foundation-morg_61cbce0b72484beea6ee6054692bbcef
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