SEE SCHEDULE OPETERSON SOLUTIONS FUND IS A NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES SOCIAL WELFARE AND ADVOCATES FOR FACT-BASED SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE POLICYMAKING PROCESS, STABILIZE AMERICA'S FISCAL OUTLOOK, ACHIEVE BETTER HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES AT LOWER COST, AND STRENGTHEN THE PILLARS OF OUR DEMOCRACY TO SUPPORT A THRIVING ECONOMY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$446.1M
+3.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
+161.3% YoY
Grant Count
6
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$520K
+74.2% YoY
About Peterson Solutions Fund
Based on IRS filings
Peterson Solutions Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $446.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $5.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $446,073,280 | $432,171,503 | $408,097,861 |
| Revenue | $5,566,042 | $886,415 | $408,097,861 |
| Expenses | $4,530,033 | $1,816,786 | $48,950 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,566,042 | $886,415 | $71,249 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fix the Debt Coalition Inc ($1,505,000), Bipartisan Policy Center Action Inc ($711,000), Fix the Debt Coalition Inc ($689,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIX THE DEBT COALITION INC WASHINGTON, DC | SEE PART IV | $1,505,000 |
| BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER ACTION INC WASHINGTON, DC | SEE PART IV | $711,000 |
| FIX THE DEBT COALITION INC WASHINGTON, DC | SEE PART IV | $689,000 |
| NORTH CAROLINA INFORMATION INNOVATION FUND INC RALEIGH, NC | SEE PART IV | $100,000 |
| CENTER FORWARD MCLEAN, VA | SEE PART IV | $100,000 |
| THIRD WAY WASHINGTON, DC | SEE PART IV | $17,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL A PETERSON | DIRECTOR, FOUNDING CHAIRMAN AND CEO | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL SHANKMAN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| BRETT LOPER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (BEG. 11/23) | 30 | $54,650 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peterson Solutions Fund?
Peterson Solutions Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $446.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Peterson Solutions Fund?
As of 2024, Peterson Solutions Fund holds $446.1M in total assets with $5.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $3.1M in 2024.
Where does Peterson Solutions Fund operate?
Peterson Solutions Fund has awarded grants in District of Columbia, North Carolina, Virginia.
What size grants does Peterson Solutions Fund award?
In 2024, Peterson Solutions Fund awarded 6 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $520K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Peterson Solutions Fund's EIN?
Peterson Solutions Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2743235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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