The Peterman Initiative Ltd

Foundation · Grantmaker Indianapolis, IN EIN: 87-3520846

Public, Societal Benefit

TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE SUPPORT TO MILITARY VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND TO CAUSES PROMOTING EDUCATION AND RELIGION.

Key facts about The Peterman Initiative Ltd

EIN: 87-3520846
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $17,591
Grants made (2024): 2
Average grant: $8,796
Median grant: $8,796
Total assets: $311,707
Primary geography: Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$312K

-11.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$18K

-60.4% YoY

Grant Count

-33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

-40.6% YoY

About The Peterman Initiative Ltd

Based on IRS filings

The Peterman Initiative Ltd is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $312K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $17K.

Focus Areas

Public, Societal Benefit

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Indiana $18K (100%)

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Indiana

Cities

IndianapolisGreenwood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$311,707	$353,780	$399,047
Revenue	$17,461	$14,138	$129,776
Expenses	$61,812	$59,410	$24,230
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$16,961	$3,970	$27,362
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Roncalli High School ($12,591), The Peterman Family Foundation ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL Indianapolis, IN	TUITION ASSISTANCE	$12,591
THE PETERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION Greenwood, IN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Stanley M Peterman Jr	Director	0.5	—
Elizabeth M Peterman	Director	0.5	—
Tracy Wood	Director	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Public, Societal Benefit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Peterman Initiative Ltd?

The Peterman Initiative Ltd is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $312K in total assets as of 2024.