Peek Family Charitable Foundation
Peek Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. In 2024, it gave $1,021,000 through 65 grants, supporting organizations and projects including scholarships, health and cancer services, youth programs, outdoor activities, and community services.
Peek Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Peek Family Charitable Foundation gave $1.0M across 65 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Nevada. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,021,000
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 65
- +4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,708
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $18,565,729
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (16 of 65, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (76% 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 Peek Family Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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Solicitations must meet the foundation’s criteria for being charitable in nature and for a specific project or purpose.
- Review Cycle
- No specific submission deadlines are in effect at present.
- Deadline
- No specific submission deadlines are in effect at present.
- Contact
Application contact: Peek Family Charitable Foundation C
Mailing address: 100 W Liberty St 890, Reno, NV 89501
Phone: (775) 685-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peek Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Horizons ($156K). Together the top 10 received $627K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 166 grants of 177 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada, 15% to Missouri, and 2% each to Idaho, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Peek Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 65 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2022) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 65 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons Kansas City, MO | Peek DAF | $155,500 |
| UNR Foundation Reno, NV | Peek scholarships, college of business - multiyear grant, school of public health - outdoor adventure and leadership program operating support | $111,500 |
| Cure 4 the Kids Foundation Las Vegas, NV | The coagulation instrument for the online lab and equipment upgrades | $100,000 |
| The Eddy House Reno, NV | $50k gala sponsorship; $5k to support leslie peek bike library | $55,000 |
| Nevada Cancer Coalition Reno, NV | Screening Advocacy in Honor of Leslie Peek | $50,000 |
| Nevada Military Support Alliance Reno, NV | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Cancer Community Clubhouse Sparks, NV | Mental Health Program, in Honor of Leslie Peek | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Reno, NV | $20k towards general operating support and $5k to support fernly boys and girls club | $25,000 |
| Northern Nevada Childrens Cancer Foundation Reno, NV | NNCCF Programs and Services | $25,000 |
| Northern Nevada Hopes Reno, NV | General Operating 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 | $18,565,729 | $1,103,122 | $1,314,184 | $1,021,000 | 65 | $1,234,164 | $931,269 | $1,137,684 |
| 2023 | $18,771,791 | $741,922 | $1,055,942 | $869,000 | 62 | $998,146 | $475,842 | $991,067 |
| 2022 | $19,085,811 | $18,762,470 | $676,675 | $500,000 | 50 | $634,845 | $220,924 | $629,940 |
| 2021 | $1,000,016 | $1,000,016 | — | — | — | — | $16 | $4,104 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peek Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and projects. For example, Nevada Cancer Coalition says it works to reduce the burden of cancer in Nevada through collaboration, information, and advocacy for equitable access to care. Cancer Community Clubhouse describes its mission as empowering people affected by cancer in northern Nevada through connection, education, hope, and healing. Reno Bike Project says it promotes bicycling as an everyday lifestyle choice through maintenance, education, and events. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Other 2024 grants supported scholarships and college programs, children’s cancer services, military families and survivors, youth programs, and access to fresh food.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 65 grants totaling $1,021,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $155,500, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $155,500 to Greater Horizons for “PEEK DAF”; $111,500 to UNR Foundation for scholarships and university programs; and $100,000 to Cure 4 the Kids Foundation for a coagulation instrument and equipment upgrades. The foundation also gave $55,000 to The Eddy House, including gala sponsorship and support for the Leslie Peek Bike Library; $50,000 each to Nevada Cancer Coalition and Nevada Military Support Alliance; and $30,000 to Cancer Community Clubhouse.
Other 2024 grants included $25,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, an individual recipient Children’s Cancer Foundation, an individual recipient HOPES, Reno Bike Project, and Renown Health Foundation Renown Children’s Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists George Peek as president; Gregory Peek as treasurer and secretary; and Andrew Peek and Matthew Peek as directors.
Peek Family Charitable Foundation is led by George Peek, President on every filing since 2021; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George Peek
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Andrew Peek
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Matthew Peek
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Gregory Peek
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $10K, to George Peek (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Peek Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Peek Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Peek Family Charitable Foundation gave $1.0M across 65 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $869K across 62 grants.
What is Peek Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Peek Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,708, across 65 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peek Family Charitable Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Peek Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Peek Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (45 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Las Vegas, NV (2 grants) and Sparks, NV (2 grants).
Does Peek Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 72% of Peek Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peek Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Peek Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Greater Horizons ($155,500), UNR Foundation ($111,500) and Cure 4 the Kids Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peek Family Charitable Foundation?
Peek Family Charitable Foundation reported $18.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peek Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and projects. For example, Nevada Cancer Coalition says it works to reduce the burden of cancer in Nevada through collaboration, information, and advocacy for equitable access to care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peek Family Charitable Foundation?
Solicitations must meet the foundation’s criteria for being charitable in nature and for a specific project or purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peek Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Peek Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3956915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Peek Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/peek-family-charitable-foundation-morg_25b98f50a7574bc99105a2c895f65068
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