Peterson Family Foundation Inc
Peterson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Noblesville, Indiana. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $30,300, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Indiana.
Peterson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Peterson Family Foundation Inc gave $30K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Indiana. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,300
- -35.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,020
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $622,206
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (98% 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 Peterson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 501 Westchester Blvd, Noblesville, IN 46062
Phone: (317) 805-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peterson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Concordia Theological Foundation Inc ($20K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 94 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Indiana: 98% was awarded to recipients in that state. Maryland and Nebraska each accounted for 1%, and Missouri accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Peterson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $100 repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% 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 $30K (2024) to $117K (2020). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia Theological Foundation Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $20,000 |
| Gennessaret Free Clinic Inc Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Lutheran Child and Family Services Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $3,000 |
| Shepherd Community Inc Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $1,000 |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $200 |
| Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc Omaha, NE | Contribution to General Fund | $200 |
| American Lung Association Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $100 |
| Brightfocus Foundation (Alzheimer's Disease Research) Clarksburg, MD | Contribution to General Fund | $100 |
| Humane Society for Hamilton County Inc Noblesville, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $100 |
| Julian Center Inc Indianapolis, IN | Contribution to General Fund | $100 |
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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 | $622,206 | $39,113 | $42,748 | $30,300 | 15 | $32,225 | $29,915 | $28,362 |
| 2023 | $626,074 | $22,267 | $55,333 | $47,200 | 18 | $47,822 | $16,117 | $26,761 |
| 2022 | $657,051 | $50,195 | $127,492 | $113,056 | 23 | $114,606 | $40,395 | $30,136 |
| 2021 | $734,348 | $68,801 | $99,777 | $88,653 | 20 | $89,153 | $58,949 | $39,948 |
| 2020 | $765,033 | $9,396 | $128,467 | $117,466 | 18 | — | $4,426 | $35,844 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peterson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $28K 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 included support for a theological seminary’s educational purposes, food assistance, community services, and other charitable organizations. Concordia Theological Foundation says it supports the educational purposes of Concordia Theological Seminary. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana describes its mission as fighting hunger and improving equitable access to nutritious food. Shepherd Community says it works to cultivate healthier children, stronger families, and safer neighborhoods by addressing residents’ physical, emotional, academic, and spiritual needs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $30,300 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $100. Its largest grants included $20,000 to Concordia Theological Foundation Inc. in Fort Wayne, Indiana; $5,000 to Gennesaret Free Clinic Inc. in Indianapolis; and $3,000 to The Foundation for Lutheran Child and Family Services in Indianapolis. Shepherd Community Inc. received $1,000, while Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana Inc. and Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc. each received $200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Celeste F. Stiller as secretary/treasurer and Timothy C. Peterson, Barton R. Peterson, Cheryl C. Stitt, and Sandra R. Faust-Mesropian as directors.
Peterson Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barton R. Peterson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl C. Stitt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra R. Faust-Mesropian
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy C. Peterson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celeste F. Stiller
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$600 (2022) → $600 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dolores M. Peterson (2020–2022) — President
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 $600, to Celeste F Stiller (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Peterson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Peterson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Peterson Family Foundation Inc gave $30K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 18 grants.
What is Peterson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Peterson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $2,020, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peterson Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Peterson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Peterson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (9 grants).
Does Peterson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Peterson Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Peterson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Peterson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Concordia Theological Foundation Inc ($20,000), Gennessaret Free Clinic Inc ($5,000) and The Foundation for Lutheran Child and Family Services ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Peterson Family Foundation Inc?
Peterson Family Foundation Inc reported $622K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Peterson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a theological seminary’s educational purposes, food assistance, community services, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peterson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peterson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Peterson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2058989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Peterson Family Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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