Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation
Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GREEN BAY, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 49 grants totaling $124K. Net investment income was $91K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$124K
+36.3% YoY
Grant Count
49
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+36.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GREEN BAY, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 49 grants totaling $124K. Net investment income was $91K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,292,546 | $2,332,099 | $2,357,536 |
| Revenue | $101,076 | $78,251 | $72,013 |
| Expenses | $140,629 | $103,683 | $124,747 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $123,600 | $90,700 | $86,560 |
| Net Investment Income | $90,657 | $71,258 | $82,939 |
| Distributable Amount | $119,623 | $108,461 | $112,833 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ymca ($40,000), Nwtc Educational Foundation ($15,000), Paul's Pantry ($7,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALTRUSA HOSPITALITY HOUSE GREEN BAY, WI | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY | $500 |
| ALZHEIMERS DISEASE RESEARCH CLARKSBURG, MD | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY | $500 |
| AMAZING GRACE EQUINE SANCTUARY ELKHART LAKE, WI | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY | $1,500 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY WAUKESHA, WI | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY | $500 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION PHOENIX, AZ | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY | $500 |
| AMERICAN PARKINSON'S DISEASE ASSOC MERRIFIELD, VA | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY | $500 |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY | $1,500 |
| ASPIRO GREEN BAY, WI | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY | $1,000 |
| BISHOPS APPEAL CATHOLIC FOUNDATION GREEN BAY, WI | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY | $1,500 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NORTHEAST WISCONSIN GREEN BAY, WI | SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK PETERSON | TREASURER/VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MARY PETERSON | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| BRAD PETERSON | SECRETARY | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation?
Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GREEN BAY, WI. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation holds $2.3M in total assets with $101K in annual revenue. It awarded 49 grants totaling $124K in 2024.
Where does Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation operate?
Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation awarded 49 grants totaling $124K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation's EIN?
Mark & Mary Peterson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1561402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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