Peyser Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 12 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $76K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
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 reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Peyser Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Peyser Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 12 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $76K.
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 | 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 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include University of Michigan Epidemiology ($878,839), Stony Brook Foundation ($393,304), University of Vermont Foundation ($241,192).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOOD GATHERERS ANN ARBOR, MI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN EPIDEMIOLOGY ANN ARBOR, MI | PEYSER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | $37,957 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN CEW ANN ARBOR, MI | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN EPIDEMIOLOGY ANN ARBOR, MI | MPH STUDENT SUPPORT | $121,161 |
| STONY BROOK FOUNDATION STONY BROOK, NY | DEPT OF ECOLOGY/EVOLUTION STUDENTS | $6,696 |
| UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT FOUNDATION BURLINGTON, VT | PROFESSORSHIP IN MICROBIOLOGY | $8,808 |
| UNIVERSITY OF IOWA IOWA CITY, IA | PUBLIC HEALTH STUDENT SUPPORT | $29,956 |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES ANN ARBOR, MI | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $206,005 |
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICIA A PEYSER PHD | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| TRUDY L BURNS MPH PHD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY IVERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peyser Foundation?
Peyser Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ANN ARBOR, MI. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Peyser Foundation operate?
Peyser Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Vermont.
What size grants does Peyser Foundation award?
In 2025, Peyser Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $170K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Peyser Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Peyser Foundation 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's EIN?
Peyser Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1752209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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