The Peebles Family Foundation
The Peebles Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Ordinary, Virginia. Its 2022 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Peebles Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Peebles Family Foundation gave $41K across 36 grants in 2022 (avg $1K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $40,575
- +703.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 36
- +200.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $1,127
- +167.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $200
- Primary geography
- Virginia (93% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Peebles Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing is marked as its final return, so this should not be treated as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 417, Ordinary, VA 23131
Phone: (804) 642-2745
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Peebles Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Abingdon Church ($30K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 93% of grant dollars went to Virginia recipients. The remaining shares went to Minnesota (2%), Washington, DC (2%), Texas (1%), and New Jersey (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Peebles Family Foundation gives
- 31% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $41K (2022). In 2022 it made 36 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Church White Marsh, VA | Support Recipient's Tax Exempt Function | $29,625 |
| Arts on Main Gloucester, VA | Support Recipient's Tax Exempt Function | $1,100 |
| Christopher Newport University Education Fnd Newport News, VA | Support Recipient's Tax Exempt Function | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Support Recipient's Tax Exempt Function | $1,000 |
| Woodville School Gloucester, VA | Support Recipient's Tax Exempt Function | $1,000 |
| William and Mary Williamsburg, VA | Support Recipient's Tax Exempt Function | $750 |
| Colonial Williamsbur Foundation Williamsburg, VA | Support Recipient's Tax Exempt Function | $500 |
| Raleigh Tavern Society Williamsburg, VA | Support Recipient's Tax Exempt Function | $500 |
| Washington National Cathedral Washington, DC | Support Recipient's Tax Exempt Function | $500 |
| Fairfield Foundation White Marsh, VA | Support Recipient's Tax Exempt Function | $450 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,245 | $46,375 | $40,575 | 36 | $40,575 | $1,130 |
| 2021 | $45,130 | $-24,414 | $18,940 | $5,050 | 12 | $5,050 | $423 |
| 2020 | $88,484 | $10,862 | $10,862 | $9,562 | 1 | — | $4,358 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peebles Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to support health and well-being. Fear 2 Freedom Inc. says it works to restore hope and dignity to survivors of sexual assault and to empower communities to combat sexual violence. The Boy Scouts of America’s Circle Ten Council says it promotes Scouting in Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma, with programs intended to build character, citizenship, and personal fitness.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $40,575. The median grant was $200; grants ranged from $50 to $29,625. The largest grant was $29,625 to Abingdon Church in White Marsh, Virginia. Other notable grants included Arts on Main ($1,100), Christopher Newport University Education Foundation ($1,000), Mayo Clinic ($1,000), Woodville School ($1,000), William and Mary ($750), Colonial Williamsburg Foundation ($500), Raleigh Tavern Society ($500), Washington National Cathedral ($500), Fairfield Foundation ($450), Achievable Dream ($400), and Boy Scouts of America ($350). The listed grant purposes were to support recipients’ tax-exempt functions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists David L. Peebles and Mary A. Peebles as trustees.
The Peebles Family Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
David L. Peebles
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary A. Peebles
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Peebles Family Foundation
How much does The Peebles Family Foundation give each year?
The Peebles Family Foundation gave $41K across 36 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $5K across 12 grants.
What is The Peebles Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Peebles Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $200, and its average grant was $1,127, across 36 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Peebles Family Foundation give grants?
The Peebles Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Williamsburg, VA (5 grants), Newport News, VA (5 grants), Norfolk, VA (4 grants) and Gloucester, VA (3 grants).
Who are The Peebles Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Peebles Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Abingdon Church ($29,625), Arts on Main ($1,100) and Christopher Newport University Education Fnd ($1,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The Peebles Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to support health and well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Peebles Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Peebles Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Peebles Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Peebles Family Foundation's EIN?
The Peebles Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6372252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does The Peebles Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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