The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc
The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $92K.
The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc gave $105K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,000
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,000
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $1,771,359
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Community Trust ($25K). Together the top 5 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2023) to $106K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Community Trust New York, NY | Support Community Development | $25,000 |
| Points of Light Foundation Atlanta, GA | Support Civic Change | $25,000 |
| George Bush Presidential Library Dallas, TX | Support Presidential Archival Depository | $25,000 |
| America's Promise - the Alliance for Youth Washington, DC | Improve Lives of Our Youth | $20,000 |
| Margaret Fitzgerald Grogan Petersmeyer Foundation Wellesley, MA | Support College Development | $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 | $1,771,359 | $110,864 | $127,551 | $105,000 | 5 | $106,417 | $92,309 | $107,442 |
| 2023 | $1,788,046 | $89,685 | $113,155 | $91,000 | 4 | $93,368 | $69,898 | $99,204 |
| 2022 | $1,811,516 | $69,495 | $122,341 | $100,500 | 6 | $103,453 | $40,607 | $112,790 |
| 2021 | $1,874,362 | $169,285 | $128,376 | $106,000 | 7 | $107,137 | $149,551 | $113,752 |
| 2020 | $1,863,527 | $57,411 | $117,225 | $101,484 | 8 | — | $41,670 | $95,400 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $107K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc is led by C. Gregg Petersmeyer, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C. Gregg Petersmeyer
President
Trustee → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Petersmeyer
Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc gave $105K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 4 grants.
What is The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $21,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (24%) and Texas (24%).
Does The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New York Community Trust ($25,000), Points of Light Foundation ($25,000) and George Bush Presidential Library ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc?
The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Petersmeyer Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0568479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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