Peery Foundation
Peery Foundation is a private foundation based in Midway, Utah. Its 2024 filing reports six grants totaling $2,914,719, including support for organizations in California and Washington, DC.
Peery Foundation at a glance
In short: Peery Foundation gave $2.9M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $486K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,914,719
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $485,787
- +39.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $64,137,635
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Peery Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 125 W Main St 1090, Midway, UT 84049
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peery Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Philanthropic Ventures Foundation ($2.9M). Together the top 6 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 64 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists grantees in California and Washington, DC. Five of the six listed recipients were in California, and one was in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Peery Foundation gives
- Giving grew 12303% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $24K (2021) to $2.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation Oakland, CA | General Support | $2,854,719 |
| Stanford Stroke Center Stanford, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Hoover Institution Stanford, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bay Area Friendship Circle Palo Alto, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Weira Inc Roseville, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Capital Research Center Washington, DC | General Support | $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 | $64,137,635 | $6,347,505 | $3,165,955 | $2,914,719 | 6 | $2,975,949 | $6,494,332 | $3,099,576 |
| 2023 | $61,702,477 | $10,261,600 | $2,613,032 | $2,434,697 | 7 | $2,482,722 | $2,899,687 | $2,952,744 |
| 2022 | $49,328,628 | $2,913,710 | $1,028,083 | $764,500 | 7 | $956,363 | $2,939,086 | $2,430,094 |
| 2021 | $40,240,148 | $6,156,236 | $805,075 | $23,500 | 4 | $769,100 | $6,080,199 | $2,380,209 |
| 2020 | $34,888,987 | $1,873,081 | $3,724,377 | $1,390,590 | 40 | — | $1,856,588 | $2,267,016 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peery Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 grants included general support for a range of organizations. Among them, Philanthropic Ventures Foundation describes its mission as engaging creative donors and community partners in grassroots philanthropy through radical collaboration. Bay Area Friendship Circle says it provides assistance and support to families of children with special needs. Capital Research Center says it conducts research on groups and people influencing the public policy process.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported six grants totaling $2,914,719. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $2,854,719, with a median of $10,000. The largest was $2,854,719 to Philanthropic Ventures Foundation in Oakland, California, for general support. Other reported grants included $25,000 to Stanford Stroke Center; $10,000 each to Hoover Institution, Bay Area Friendship Circle, and Weira Inc.; and $5,000 to Capital Research Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Peery as president, Dennis T Peery as secretary, Jason D Peery as treasurer, Jennifer L Peery and Mildred D Peery as vice presidents, and Richard T Peery as chairman of the board.
Peery Foundation is led by David Peery, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Peery
President
Director & President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard T. Peery
Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board & Director → Chairman of the Board, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis T. Peery
Secretary
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason D. Peery
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Peery
Vice President
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mildred D. Peery
Vice President
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2021
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 Peery Foundation
How much does Peery Foundation give each year?
Peery Foundation gave $2.9M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 7 grants.
What is Peery Foundation's typical grant size?
Peery Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $485,787, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peery Foundation give grants?
Peery Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stanford, CA (2 grants).
Does Peery Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Peery Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peery Foundation's largest grantees?
Peery Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Philanthropic Ventures Foundation ($2,854,719), Stanford Stroke Center ($25,000) and Hoover Institution ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peery Foundation?
Peery Foundation reported $64.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (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 Peery Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 grants included general support for a range of organizations. Among them, Philanthropic Ventures Foundation describes its mission as engaging creative donors and community partners in grassroots philanthropy through radical collaboration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peery Foundation?
The foundation 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 Peery Foundation's EIN?
Peery Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2460894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Peery 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 October 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). Peery Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/peery-foundation-morg_848ddea5ba5544949053168071350539
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