Peters Pharis Foundation
Peters Pharis Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $580,000, including support for organizations working with students and educational opportunity.
Peters Pharis Foundation at a glance
In short: Peters Pharis Foundation gave $580K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $58K), mostly in California. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $580,000
- +262.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $58,000
- +117.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $4,288,158
- -2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peters Pharis 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1337 N Kenter Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 472-3062
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peters Pharis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ron Brown Scholar Fund ($150K). Together the top 10 received $580K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 33 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in California, Virginia, Washington, DC, Arizona, Maryland, and Illinois. By share of grant dollars, California received 50%, Virginia 26%, DC 10%, Arizona 7%, and Maryland 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Peters Pharis Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $68K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 287% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 242% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $580K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $580K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ron Brown Scholar Fund Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $150,000 |
| Thrive Scholars Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $150,000 |
| UCLA Giving - Riordan Scholars Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $75,000 |
| Council for Great City Schools Washington, DC | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $60,000 |
| College Bound Mesa, AZ | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $40,000 |
| Questbridge Palo Alto, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $30,000 |
| New Village Academy Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Assistance League of LA Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| High Jump Chicago, IL | Unrestricted Grant to Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,288,158 | $509,796 | $668,558 | $580,000 | 10 | $599,593 | $174,471 | $247,591 |
| 2024 | $4,406,920 | $815,382 | $233,550 | $160,000 | 6 | $179,290 | $361,140 | $215,299 |
| 2023 | $3,825,088 | $1,258,398 | $188,038 | $130,000 | 4 | $148,274 | $28,259 | $151,543 |
| 2022 | $2,754,728 | $286,585 | $203,976 | $150,000 | 6 | $163,919 | $39,652 | $137,530 |
| 2021 | $2,672,119 | $540,804 | $198,525 | $150,000 | 7 | $160,737 | $67,543 | $132,150 |
| 2020 | $2,329,840 | $277,560 | $189,183 | $120,000 | 8 | — | $47,360 | $119,085 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peters Pharis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $248K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work includes educational access and student support. For example, Thrive Scholars says it provides high-achieving students from under-resourced communities with opportunities to thrive at top colleges and in meaningful careers. The Ron Brown Scholar Program says its mission is to advance African Americans into leadership across professions while fostering dedication to leadership and public service. College Bound describes its work as mentoring and supporting under-represented students on their journey to college.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $580,000. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $150,000, with a median of $35,000. Its largest grants were $150,000 each to the Ron Brown Scholar Fund and Thrive Scholars, followed by $75,000 to UCLA Giving - Riordan Scholars and $60,000 to the Council for Great City Schools. Other listed grants included $40,000 to College Bound, $30,000 to QuestBridge, $25,000 to New Village Academy, $20,000 to Assistance League of LA, and $15,000 each to Fulfillment Fund and High Jump.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Aulana L Peters, Bruce F Peters, Derek Fan, Amy Anderson, Phyllis Renee Owens, and Fadi Hakim as trustees.
Peters Pharis Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 4 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Derek Fan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Phyllis Renee Owens
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Fadi Hakim
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Aulana L. Peters
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce F. Peters
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to Derek Fan (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Peters Pharis Foundation
How much does Peters Pharis Foundation give each year?
Peters Pharis Foundation gave $580K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 6 grants.
What is Peters Pharis Foundation's typical grant size?
Peters Pharis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $58,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peters Pharis Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does Peters Pharis Foundation give grants?
Peters Pharis Foundation gives mostly in California: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (26%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (4 grants).
Does Peters Pharis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Peters Pharis Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peters Pharis Foundation's largest grantees?
Peters Pharis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ron Brown Scholar Fund ($150,000), Thrive Scholars ($150,000) and UCLA Giving - Riordan Scholars ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peters Pharis Foundation?
Peters Pharis Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $600K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $248K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peters Pharis Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work includes educational access and student support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peters Pharis Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Peters Pharis Foundation's EIN?
Peters Pharis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1125707. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Peters Pharis 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Peters Pharis Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/peters-pharis-foundation-morg_41da600a247f4eeba1ad9f6161f478ea
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