Peyser Foundation for Population Health
The Peyser Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its 2025 filing records grants supporting student and academic programs, a capital campaign, and community programs. A 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking; however, its 2025 filing data reports grants made that year.
Key facts about Peyser Foundation for Population Health
In short: Peyser Foundation for Population Health gave $2.0M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $170K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-1752209
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,043,962
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $170,330
- Median grant
- $54,001
- Primary geography
- Michigan (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+2905.8% YoY
Grant Count
12
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$170K
+651.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peyser Foundation for Population Health reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Peyser Foundation for Population Health gives
- Giving grew 2171% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for public health students and programs, ecology and evolution students, a microbiology professorship, a capital campaign, and community programs.
Among the grantees, Food Gatherers describes its mission as alleviating hunger and eliminating its root causes in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Stony Brook Foundation describes its role as advancing the mission and goals of SUNY Stony Brook by facilitating, accepting, and managing philanthropic gifts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $2,043,962. Grant amounts ranged from $6,696 to $878,839, with a median grant of $54,000. Notable grants included $878,839 to University of Michigan Epidemiology for MPH student support, $393,304 to Stony Brook Foundation for ecology and evolution department students, $241,192 to University of Vermont Foundation for a professorship in microbiology, and $206,005 to Ronald McDonald House Charities for a capital campaign.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. As that filing is marked final, this should not be treated as a current application policy.
How to Apply
The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Michigan (63% of grant dollars), New York (20%), Vermont (12%), and Iowa (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2023) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Michigan Epidemiology ($1.0M across 3 grants). Together the top 7 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 27 (78%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Epidemiology Ann Arbor, MI | MPH Student Support | $878,839 |
| Stony Brook Foundation Stony Brook, NY | Dept of Ecology/Evolution Students | $393,304 |
| University of Vermont Foundation Burlington, VT | Professorship in Microbiology | $241,192 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Ann Arbor, MI | Capital Campaign | $206,005 |
| University of Michigan Epidemiology Ann Arbor, MI | MPH Student Support | $121,161 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Public Health Student Support | $70,044 |
| University of Michigan Epidemiology Ann Arbor, MI | Peyser Endowed Scholarship | $37,957 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Public Health Student Support | $29,956 |
| Food Gatherers Ann Arbor, MI | Program Support | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan CEW Ann Arbor, MI | Program Support | $25,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $83,051 | $2,061,241 | $2,043,962 (12 grants) |
| 2024 | $1,647,279 | $383,478 | $78,177 | $68,000 (3 grants) |
| 2023 | $1,341,978 | $36,967 | $69,120 | $60,000 (3 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $1,647,279 | $1,341,978 |
| Revenue | $83,051 | $383,478 | $36,967 |
| Expenses | $2,061,241 | $78,177 | $69,120 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,048,603 | $73,046 | $64,914 |
| Net Investment Income | $75,541 | $378,347 | $33,032 |
| Distributable Amount | $83,081 | $83,792 | $80,859 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patricia A Peyser, PhD; Trudy L Burns, MPH, PhD; and Mary Ivers as trustees.
Peyser Foundation for Population Health's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia A. Peyser PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trudy L. Burns MPH PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ivers
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kent B. Joscelyn (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 131280, Ann Arbor, MI 48113-1280
Phone: (734) 996-9282
Frequently asked questions about Peyser Foundation for Population Health
How much does Peyser Foundation for Population Health give each year?
Peyser Foundation for Population Health gave $2.0M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $68K across 3 grants.
What is Peyser Foundation for Population Health's typical grant size?
Peyser Foundation for Population Health's median grant in 2025 was $54,001, and its average grant was $170,330, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peyser Foundation for Population Health give grants?
Peyser Foundation for Population Health gives mostly in Michigan: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Vermont (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (6 grants), Stony Brook, NY (2 grants), Burlington, VT (2 grants) and Iowa City, IA (2 grants).
Does Peyser Foundation for Population Health give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Peyser Foundation for Population Health's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Peyser Foundation for Population Health's largest grantees?
Peyser Foundation for Population Health's largest 2025 grantees include University of Michigan Epidemiology ($1,037,957 across 3 grants), Stony Brook Foundation ($400,000 across 2 grants) and University of Vermont Foundation ($250,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Peyser Foundation for Population Health fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for public health students and programs, ecology and evolution students, a microbiology professorship, a capital campaign, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peyser Foundation for Population Health?
The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Peyser Foundation for Population Health required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Peyser Foundation for Population Health reported a distributable amount of $83K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Peyser Foundation for Population Health's EIN?
Peyser Foundation for Population Health's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1752209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Peyser Foundation for Population Health 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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