The Peek Family Foundation Inc
The Peek Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2024, it made grants to charitable organizations, including arts and cultural organizations, a school, a medical program, and organizations working in other fields.
The Peek Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Peek Family Foundation Inc gave $463K across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $462,506
- +58.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,708
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $6,138,229
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (33 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Peek Family Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1177 Avenue Of Americas 18Th Floor, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (646) 213-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Peek Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York City Ballet ($130K). Together the top 10 received $353K.
Grant Size Distribution
268 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 258 grants of 268 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, New York recipients received 86% of grant dollars. New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Florida each received 4%; the filing lists the share for Washington, DC, as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Peek Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 60 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $293K (2023) to $580K (2021). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $463K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | Charitable Organization | $130,000 |
| St Matthew's Church New York, NY | Charitable Organization | $72,500 |
| American Associates of the National Theatre New York, NY | Charitable Organization | $40,000 |
| Met Trustee's Fund New York, NY | Charitable Organization | $25,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| The School of American Ballet New York, NY | Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Charitable Organization | $15,000 |
| Committee to Save Our City New York, NY | Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Pediatric Cancer at MSK Kids New York, NY | Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,138,229 | $353,982 | $613,266 | $462,506 | 60 | $493,706 | $259,422 | $380,572 |
| 2023 | $6,355,011 | $241,727 | $380,221 | $292,529 | 48 | $298,929 | $178,935 | $336,782 |
| 2022 | $6,236,423 | $538,492 | $501,158 | $411,535 | 54 | $420,285 | $470,119 | $360,577 |
| 2021 | $6,841,777 | $723,066 | $698,976 | $579,554 | 49 | $610,822 | $650,162 | $435,111 |
| 2020 | $5,981,567 | $158,971 | $505,173 | $430,756 | 57 | — | $106,204 | $389,413 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peek Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $381K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations such as New York City Ballet, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Roundabout Theatre Company. Roundabout describes its mission as celebrating theatre through classics, new works, and education. The Quad Preparatory School, which also received a grant, says it serves twice-exceptional students through a personalized model integrating social-emotional learning and challenging academics. Other 2024 recipients included Pediatric Cancer at MSK Kids and the American Heart Association; the latter describes its mission as promoting longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 60 grants totaling $462,506. Grants ranged from $500 to $130,000, with a median of $2,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $130,000 to New York City Ballet, $72,500 to St. Matthew’s Church, $40,000 to American Associates of the National Theatre, $25,000 to the Met Trustee’s Fund, and $20,000 each to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the School of American Ballet. Other recipients included Central Park Conservancy ($15,000), Pediatric Cancer at MSK Kids ($10,000), and Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach ($10,000). The foundation also gave $3,500 to the Quad Preparatory School, $3,000 to Roundabout Theatre Company, and $2,000 each to Glades Academy and Judicial Watch.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Peek as president, Elizabeth Peek as vice president, and Andrew Peek as director.
The Peek Family Foundation Inc is led by Jeffrey Peek, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Peek
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew Peek
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Peek
Vice President
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 Peek Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Peek Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Peek Family Foundation Inc gave $463K across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $293K across 48 grants.
What is The Peek Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Peek Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,708, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Peek Family Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Peek Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Peek Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (34 grants), Nantucket, MA (5 grants), Bedford, NY (4 grants) and Princeton, NJ (3 grants).
Does The Peek Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 60 grants with a stated purpose on The Peek Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Organization" (60 grants).
Who are The Peek Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Peek Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New York City Ballet ($130,000), St Matthew's Church ($72,500) and American Associates of the National Theatre ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Peek Family Foundation Inc?
The Peek Family Foundation Inc reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $494K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $381K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Peek Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations such as New York City Ballet, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Roundabout Theatre Company. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Peek Family Foundation Inc?
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 ↑
What is The Peek Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Peek Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4087127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Peek Family Foundation Inc 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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