Peter Michael Foundation
To support innovative research, clinical trials and applied methods for improving the detection, management and non-invasive treatment of prostate cancer, currently with a particular focus on prostate cancer imaging research. The foundation believes that tumor imaging is the key to the proper planning of all cancer management and that it is particularly deficient at the present time in prostate cancer.
Peter Michael Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter Michael Foundation gave $548K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $183K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $548,309
- +56.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $182,770
- +56.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $175,000
- Total assets
- $689,252
- -27.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Peter Michael Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stanford University ($350K). Together the top 3 received $548K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Peter Michael Foundation gives
- Giving grew 223% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $100K (2020) to $548K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $548K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Fund Cancer Research | $350,000 |
| Nebraska Medicine Omaha, NE | Fund Cancer Research | $175,000 |
| Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Lebanon, NH | Fund Cancer Research | $23,309 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $689,252 | $609,162 | $863,467 | $548,309 | 3 | $20,177 |
| 2023 | $943,557 | $830,746 | $849,102 | $350,000 | 3 | $2,927 |
| 2022 | $961,913 | $786,143 | $760,365 | $330,000 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $936,135 | $969,492 | $541,341 | $170,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $657,984 | $234,890 | $393,734 | $100,000 | 1 | — |
About Peter Michael Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Peter Michael Foundation is a public charity, based in Calistoga, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $689K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $548K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Peter Michael Foundation is led by Scott Rodde, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Rodde
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malcolm V. Morris
Vice President & CFO
Vice President → Vice President & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Meyers
Secretary
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 Peter Michael Foundation
How much does Peter Michael Foundation give each year?
Peter Michael Foundation gave $548K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $350K across 3 grants.
What is Peter Michael Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter Michael Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $175,000, and its average grant was $182,770, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Peter Michael Foundation give grants?
Peter Michael Foundation gives mostly in California: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Nebraska (32%).
Does Peter Michael Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Peter Michael Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fund Cancer Research" (3 grants).
How large is Peter Michael Foundation?
Peter Michael Foundation reported $689K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $609K.
What is Peter Michael Foundation's EIN?
Peter Michael Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3238961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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