The Arnold and Margaret Peterson
The Arnold and Margaret Peterson is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Balboa Island, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $126K. Net investment income was $140K.
The Arnold and Margaret Peterson at a glance
In short: The Arnold and Margaret Peterson gave $126K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,716
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,968
- -16.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,836,287
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Arnold and Margaret Peterson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Teen Challenge ($70K). Together the top 9 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 40 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Arnold and Margaret Peterson gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% 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 $117K (2023) to $185K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teen Challenge Santa Ana, CA | Support of Organization's Activities | $70,000 |
| Carpinteria Children's Project Carpinteria, CA | Support of Organization's Activities | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Support of Organization's Activities | $15,000 |
| Chapman University Orange, CA | Support of Organization's Activities | $12,000 |
| Graystone Builders Strafford, NH | Support of Organization's Activities | $5,000 |
| Northeast of the Well Costa Mesa, CA | Support of Organization's Activities | $5,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Merrifield, VA | Support of Organization's Activities | $2,000 |
| Life Without Limbs Plano, TX | Support of Organization's Activities | $1,200 |
| Holt International Eugene, OR | Support of Organization's Activities | $516 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,836,287 | $117,199 | $154,748 | $125,716 | 9 | $125,791 | $140,292 | $143,859 |
| 2023 | $2,723,213 | $191,679 | $139,935 | $117,000 | 7 | $117,000 | $70,458 | $135,392 |
| 2022 | $2,603,156 | $72,502 | $211,518 | $185,000 | 11 | $185,000 | $42,337 | $143,826 |
| 2021 | $2,861,277 | $238,773 | $191,136 | $163,995 | 7 | $163,995 | $65,408 | $152,797 |
| 2020 | $2,770,344 | $98,659 | $170,844 | $146,500 | 6 | — | $30,599 | $147,979 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arnold and Margaret Peterson reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Arnold and Margaret Peterson is led by Judith G. Tucker, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith G. Tucker
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald E. Peterson
Treasurer & D
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Arnold and Margaret Peterson
How much does The Arnold and Margaret Peterson give each year?
The Arnold and Margaret Peterson gave $126K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $117K across 7 grants.
What is The Arnold and Margaret Peterson's typical grant size?
The Arnold and Margaret Peterson's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,968, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Arnold and Margaret Peterson give grants?
The Arnold and Margaret Peterson gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (12%).
Does The Arnold and Margaret Peterson give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Arnold and Margaret Peterson's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Organization's Activities" (9 grants).
Who are The Arnold and Margaret Peterson's largest grantees?
The Arnold and Margaret Peterson's largest 2024 grantees include Teen Challenge ($70,000), Carpinteria Children's Project ($15,000) and Samaritan's Purse ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Arnold and Margaret Peterson?
The Arnold and Margaret Peterson reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (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.
What is The Arnold and Margaret Peterson?
The Arnold and Margaret Peterson is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Balboa Island, CA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Arnold and Margaret Peterson's EIN?
The Arnold and Margaret Peterson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2919688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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