The Peterman Foundation Inc
The Peterman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Morgantown, West Virginia. Its 2025 filing lists grants to West Virginia organizations, primarily for animal spaying and neutering, as well as one grant to help disabled individuals.
The Peterman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Peterman Foundation Inc gave $358K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in West Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $358,437
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $35,844
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,469
- Total assets
- $4,420,398
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Peterman Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Shannon Herron as the application contact and says to see attached materials for the application form and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Shannon Herron
Mailing address: 364 Patteson Drive 265, Morgantown, WV 26505
Phone: (304) 598-8148
Email: shannon.herron@steptoe-johnson.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Peterman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Animal Friends of North ($70K). Together the top 10 received $358K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 50 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for filing year 2025 went to recipients in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Peterman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $242K (2020) to $358K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $358K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Friends of North Dellslow, WV | Spaying and Neutering Animals | $70,000 |
| Pet Helpers Inc Fairmont, WV | Spaying and Neutering Animals | $70,000 |
| Mountaineer Spay Neuter Assist Pro Morgantown, WV | Spaying and Neutering Animals | $62,500 |
| Marion County Humane Society Fairmont, WV | Spaying and Neutering Animals | $35,000 |
| Mountaineers for Mutts Morgantown, WV | Spaying and Neutering Animals | $30,500 |
| Stepping Stones Morgantown, WV | Helping Disabled Individuals | $30,437 |
| Homeward Bound WV Inc Morgantown, WV | Spaying and Neutering Animals | $30,000 |
| Preston County Humane Societ Kingwood, WV | Spaying and Neutering Animals | $20,000 |
| Davis Crew Kittens Morgantown, WV | Spaying and Neutering Animals | $7,500 |
| Appalachian Peace Paws Rescue Westover, WV | Spaying and Neutering Animals | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,420,398 | $362,520 | $406,466 | $358,437 | 10 | $364,480 | $112,956 | $244,829 |
| 2024 | $4,473,846 | $261,434 | $338,310 | $286,346 | 9 | $293,396 | $111,763 | $240,021 |
| 2023 | $4,548,257 | $206,547 | $297,882 | $250,431 | 10 | $255,109 | $78,522 | $231,533 |
| 2022 | $4,728,300 | $121,752 | $318,081 | $268,500 | 11 | $273,254 | $54,257 | $231,840 |
| 2021 | $4,839,629 | $581,414 | $304,787 | $247,000 | 10 | $255,397 | $68,903 | $238,420 |
| 2020 | $4,563,002 | $221,025 | $292,366 | $242,000 | 9 | — | $65,383 | $233,823 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peterman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $245K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for animal spaying and neutering and for helping disabled individuals. Among its grantees, Pet Helpers Inc says it provides care for abused, neglected, and unwanted animals and assists with spay and neuter programs; Marion County Humane Society says it shelters abandoned, abused, and neglected animals and promotes spaying, neutering, and responsible pet ownership.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $358,437. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $70,000, with a median grant of $30,468.
The largest awards included $70,000 to Animal Friends of North and $70,000 to Pet Helpers Inc, both for spaying and neutering animals; $62,500 to Mountaineer Spay Neuter Assist Pro for the same purpose; and $35,000 to Marion County Humane Society for spaying and neutering animals. Other grants included $30,500 to Mountaineers for Mutts, $30,437 to Stepping Stones for helping disabled individuals, and $30,000 to Homeward Bound WV Inc for spaying and neutering animals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas A Vorbach as president, Laurie C Barbe as vice president, and Shannon R Herron as secretary/treasurer.
The Peterman Foundation Inc is led by Thomas A. Vorbach, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas A. Vorbach
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Laurie C. Barbe
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shannon R. Herron
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sheri O. Smith (2020–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Peterman Foundation Inc
How much does The Peterman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Peterman Foundation Inc gave $358K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $286K across 9 grants.
What is The Peterman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Peterman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,469, and its average grant was $35,844, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Peterman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Peterman Foundation Inc gives mostly in West Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Morgantown, WV (5 grants) and Fairmont, WV (2 grants).
Does The Peterman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Peterman Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Spaying and Neutering Animals" (9 grants).
Who are The Peterman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Peterman Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Animal Friends of North ($70,000), Pet Helpers Inc ($70,000) and Mountaineer Spay Neuter Assist Pro ($62,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Peterman Foundation Inc?
The Peterman Foundation Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $364K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $245K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Peterman Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for animal spaying and neutering and for helping disabled individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Peterman Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Peterman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Peterman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1332412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Peterman Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-peterman-foundation-inc-morg_6db6b59fbed040c8bdd848d405a7b8f2
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