Peterson Family Foundation-Tr
Peterson Family Foundation-Tr is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it made $15K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $100K.
Peterson Family Foundation-Tr at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,363,883
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $123,750
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $14,851
- -91.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $40,260
- -80.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Peterson Family Foundation-Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Peterson Family Foundation-Tr gives
- Giving grew 230% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 11% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $165K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orphans of the Storm Deerfield, IL | General Operating | $40,000 |
| National Aviary Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Hope Haven Farm Sanctuary Sewickley, PA | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Butler County Humane Society Renfrew, PA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Washington Humane Society Franklinton, LA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Humane Animal Rescue Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Fur All Kitties West Mifflin, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,363,883 | $123,750 | $40,260 | — | — | $14,851 | $100,458 | $132,423 |
| 2024 | $2,279,946 | $116,505 | $203,010 | $165,000 | 7 | $179,593 | $93,581 | $128,752 |
| 2023 | $2,366,428 | $-25,050 | $147,019 | $112,200 | 4 | $125,745 | $34,881 | $121,942 |
| 2022 | $2,534,482 | $28,163 | $190,943 | $137,000 | 11 | $151,109 | $34,346 | $121,845 |
| 2021 | $2,697,642 | $707,458 | $83,217 | $50,000 | 3 | $62,767 | $686,307 | $127,835 |
| 2020 | $2,074,498 | $106,915 | $152,486 | $120,000 | 5 | — | $89,120 | $116,755 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peterson Family Foundation-Tr reported a distributable amount of $132K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Peterson Family Foundation-Tr's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$21K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Gregory D. Gerlach
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $8K (2025)
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 $30K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Peterson Family Foundation-Tr
How large is Peterson Family Foundation-Tr?
Peterson Family Foundation-Tr reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Peterson Family Foundation-Tr operate?
Peterson Family Foundation-Tr has awarded grants in Illinois, Louisiana, Pennsylvania.
What is Peterson Family Foundation-Tr's EIN?
Peterson Family Foundation-Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6892846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Peterson Family Foundation-Tr 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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