Peter Solomon Foundation
The Peter Solomon Foundation is a private foundation based in Plymouth, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations serving veterans, people who are blind or visually impaired, and youth facing homelessness or other risks.
Peter Solomon Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter Solomon Foundation gave $183K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Michigan. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $182,500
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,591
- -40.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,749,417
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (41% 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 Peter Solomon 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 44744 Helm Street, Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (860) 399-7262
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter Solomon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wounded Warrior Project ($40K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 55 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (41%), Florida (22%), New York (16%), Oregon (16%), and Tennessee (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Peter Solomon Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 $173K (2020) to $308K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | General Operating Support | $40,000 |
| Hereditary Disease Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Ohsu Foundation Portland, OR | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Covenant House Michigan Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Alternatives for Girls Detroit, MI | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester Hills, MI | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Open Door of Midland Midland, MI | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Dutton Farm Inc Rochester, MI | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
| Midland County Food Assistance Network Midland, MI | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,749,417 | $186,444 | $235,355 | $182,500 | 11 | $186,707 | $139,889 | $175,452 |
| 2023 | $3,778,884 | $16,315 | $349,492 | $307,500 | 11 | $310,587 | — | $170,586 |
| 2022 | $3,990,989 | $127,114 | $273,056 | $230,000 | 11 | $244,435 | $98,493 | $202,144 |
| 2021 | $4,273,598 | $685,707 | $278,761 | $230,000 | 11 | $248,259 | $468,152 | $226,726 |
| 2020 | $4,101,814 | $80,705 | $240,861 | $172,500 | 11 | — | $83,455 | $206,982 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter Solomon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $175K 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 organizations with varied missions. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Leader Dogs for the Blind says it empowers people who are blind or visually impaired with skills for independent travel. Alternatives for Girls describes its work helping homeless and high-risk youth avoid violence, teen pregnancy, and exploitation. Dutton Farm says it empowers and supports adults with disabilities to live with dignity, inclusion, and purpose.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 11 grants totaling $182,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $40,000, with a median of $15,000. All 11 grants listed in the filing were for general operating support. The largest grants included $40,000 to Wounded Warrior Project in Jacksonville, Florida; $30,000 to Hereditary Disease Foundation in New York, New York; and $30,000 to OHSU Foundation in Portland, Oregon. Other grants included $15,000 each to Covenant House Michigan, Alternatives for Girls, and Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Houghtyaling as president, Doris E Wenban as director, and Alana Wenban as secretary/treasurer.
Peter Solomon Foundation is led by Thomas Houghtyaling, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Houghtyaling
President
President Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Doris E. Wenban
Director
Vice President Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Alana Wenban
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alana Wenban Baker (2020–2021) — Secretary Treasurer Director
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 $2K, to Alana Wenban (Sec/Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Peter Solomon Foundation
How much does Peter Solomon Foundation give each year?
Peter Solomon Foundation gave $183K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $308K across 11 grants.
What is Peter Solomon Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter Solomon Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,591, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peter Solomon Foundation give grants?
Peter Solomon Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants) and Midland, MI (2 grants).
Does Peter Solomon Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Peter Solomon Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peter Solomon Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter Solomon Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Wounded Warrior Project ($40,000), Hereditary Disease Foundation ($30,000) and Ohsu Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peter Solomon Foundation?
Peter Solomon Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $187K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $175K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peter Solomon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter Solomon Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peter Solomon Foundation's EIN?
Peter Solomon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2956333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Peter Solomon 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.
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). Peter Solomon Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/peter-solomon-foundation-morg_d6ef2e298ed34878b9f3f0761d40b34f
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