Peterson - Share It Forward
Peterson - Share It Forward is a private foundation based in San Leandro, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants for hardship to individual recipients in Oregon and California, and a smaller share in Washington.
Peterson - Share It Forward at a glance
In short: Peterson - Share It Forward gave $44K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,711
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $2,186
- Median grant
- $1,900
- Total assets
- $56,775
- Primary geography
- Oregon (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Peterson - Share It Forward
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Application forms and materials are available upon request. Awards are restricted to Peterson employees and family.
- Contact
Application contact: Erin K Sorgel
Mailing address: 955 Marina Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: (510) 357-6200
Website: https://petersonshareitforward.co
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peterson - Share It Forward funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon, 39% to recipients in California, and 2% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Peterson - Share It Forward gives
- In 2024 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
In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 20 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $43,711 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,775 | $100,857 | $44,082 | $43,711 | 20 | $43,711 | $2,796 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peterson - Share It Forward reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $43,711. Grants ranged from $200 to $5,000, with a median of $1,900. The largest listed awards were $5,000 and $4,800 to individual recipients in Oregon, and $4,445 to an individual recipient in California; each was designated for hardship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Erin Sorgel as manager, and Duane S Doyle, Carolyn S Doyle, and Duane Jr S Doyle as directors.
Peterson - Share It Forward's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn S. Doyle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane Jr S. Doyle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Sorgel
Manager
Vpcfo Secretary → Manager, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 - Share It Forward
How much does Peterson - Share It Forward give each year?
Peterson - Share It Forward gave $44K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Peterson - Share It Forward's typical grant size?
Peterson - Share It Forward's median grant in 2024 was $1,900, and its average grant was $2,186, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peterson - Share It Forward give grants?
Peterson - Share It Forward gives mostly in Oregon: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (39%).
Does Peterson - Share It Forward give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Peterson - Share It Forward's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hardship" (20 grants).
How large is Peterson - Share It Forward?
Peterson - Share It Forward reported $57K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Peterson - Share It Forward?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peterson - Share It Forward's EIN?
Peterson - Share It Forward's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3171790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Peterson - Share It Forward accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 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 2023–2024
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