Peterson Family Foundation
Peterson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $6K in total assets.
Peterson Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,520
- +0.3% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $16
- -92.5% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Peterson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Peterson Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $30K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Open Door Christian Church Spicer, MN | Religious | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,520 | $16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | $5,504 | $212 | $30,082 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $25,549 | $844 |
| 2024 | $9,774 | $383 | $50 | — | — | — | $333 | — |
| 2023 | $9,109 | $366 | $50 | — | — | — | $316 | — |
| 2022 | $8,477 | $325 | $50 | — | — | — | $275 | — |
| 2021 | $7,947 | $358 | $7,535 | $7,500 | 1 | — | $4,455 | — |
| 2020 | $11,892 | $446 | $35 | — | — | — | $411 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Peterson Family Foundation is led by Dallen W. Peterson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Dallen W. Peterson
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Peterson
V. President
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Glennis M. Peterson (2020–2024) — V. President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Peterson Family Foundation
How large is Peterson Family Foundation?
Peterson Family Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16.
Where does Peterson Family Foundation operate?
Peterson Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Minnesota.
What is Peterson Family Foundation's EIN?
Peterson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0812741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Peterson Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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