The Peterman Initiative Ltd
To provide charitable support to military veterans, first responders, and to causes promoting education and religion.
The Peterman Initiative Ltd at a glance
In short: The Peterman Initiative Ltd gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,591
- -60.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,796
- -40.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,796
- Total assets
- $311,707
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Peterman Initiative Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Roncalli High School ($13K). Together the top 2 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $44K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roncalli High School Indianapolis, IN | Tuition Assistance | $12,591 |
| The Peterman Family Foundation Greenwood, IN | General Support | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $311,707 | $17,461 | $61,812 | $17,591 | 2 | $16,961 |
| 2023 | $353,780 | $14,138 | $59,410 | $44,450 | 3 | $3,970 |
| 2022 | $399,047 | $129,776 | $24,230 | $10,000 | 1 | $27,362 |
| 2021 | $293,501 | $296,645 | — | — | — | — |
About The Peterman Initiative Ltd
Based on IRS filings
The Peterman Initiative Ltd is a public charity focused on public and 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Peterman Initiative Ltd's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth M. Peterman
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley M. Peterman Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Wood
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Peterman Initiative Ltd
How much does The Peterman Initiative Ltd give each year?
The Peterman Initiative Ltd gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $44K across 3 grants.
How large is The Peterman Initiative Ltd?
The Peterman Initiative Ltd reported $312K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17K.
What is The Peterman Initiative Ltd?
The Peterman Initiative Ltd is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Indianapolis, IN. It holds $312K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Peterman Initiative Ltd operate?
The Peterman Initiative Ltd has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is The Peterman Initiative Ltd's EIN?
The Peterman Initiative Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3520846. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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