The Peterson Family Foundation Inc
The Peterson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. It reported 10 grants totaling $24,900 in filing year 2025, with recipients including Tampa-area organizations and one organization in New York.
The Peterson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Peterson Family Foundation Inc gave $25K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,900
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,490
- -17.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $722,428
- +13.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (94% 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 Peterson Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists George Peterson as the contact; no application form or materials are specified. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are limited to 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: George Peterson
Mailing address: 1727 W Cypress St, Tampa, FL 33606
Phone: (813) 251-5252
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Peterson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was SJH Foundation ($5K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients and 6% to New York recipients. The listed grants included Tampa-area organizations, a recipient in Bradenton, Florida, and Ballard Park Foundation in Westport, New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Peterson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) 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. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 149% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SJH Foundation Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | general fund | $3,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | Operating Funds | $3,500 |
| Friends of Joshua House Foundation Tampa, FL | general fund | $2,500 |
| Academy Prep Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Josephs Hospital Foundation Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Florida Cancer Specialists Bradenton, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Ballard Park Foundation Westport, NY | General Operating Fund | $1,500 |
| Junior League of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Beach Park Women's Club Tampa, FL | General Operating Fund | $400 |
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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 | $722,428 | $113,242 | $26,102 | $24,900 | 10 | $24,900 | $13,207 | $31,581 |
| 2024 | $635,288 | $122,949 | $22,024 | $21,000 | 7 | $21,000 | $22,775 | $26,651 |
| 2023 | $534,363 | $183 | $11,351 | $10,500 | 4 | $10,500 | — | $26,630 |
| 2022 | $545,531 | $100,000 | $10,750 | $10,000 | 4 | $10,750 | — | $22,807 |
| 2021 | $456,281 | $200,000 | $15,225 | $14,500 | 4 | $14,500 | — | $13,014 |
| 2020 | $271,506 | $200,000 | $8,195 | $7,500 | 3 | — | — | $4,482 |
| 2019 | $79,701 | — | $9,175 | $8,500 | 3 | — | — | $4,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peterson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations working in areas such as homelessness services, support for children, community activities, and park management. Metropolitan Ministries describes its mission as caring for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness through services intended to alleviate suffering, promote dignity, and foster self-sufficiency. Friends of Joshua House Foundation says it supports abused, abandoned, and neglected children through services including therapy, case management, and residential safe beds. Ballard Park Foundation describes its work as managing and maintaining Ballard Park’s buildings and grounds, including a skating rink and concert events. Beach Park Women’s Club says it promotes education, philanthropy, historic preservation, and community betterment through cultural, social, and civic activities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $24,900. Grants ranged from $400 to $5,000, with a median of $2,500. Larger grants included $5,000 to SJH Foundation; $3,500 each to Metropolitan Ministries and Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay; and $2,500 each to Friends of Joshua House Foundation, Academy Prep, St Josephs Hospital Foundation, and Florida Cancer Specialists.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists George Peterson as the contact, specifies no application form or other materials, and gives no deadline. Awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sandra M. Peterson as president, George J. Peterson as secretary, and Colton Peterson as director.
The Peterson Family Foundation Inc is led by Sandra M. Peterson, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandra M. Peterson
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colton Peterson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George J. Peterson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Peterson Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Peterson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Peterson Family Foundation Inc gave $25K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 7 grants.
What is The Peterson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Peterson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,490, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Peterson Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Peterson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Peterson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (8 grants).
Does The Peterson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Peterson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Peterson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Peterson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include SJH Foundation ($5,000), Metropolitan Ministries ($3,500) and Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Peterson Family Foundation Inc?
The Peterson Family Foundation Inc reported $722K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (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 does The Peterson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees included organizations working in areas such as homelessness services, support for children, community activities, and park management. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Peterson Family Foundation Inc?
The filing lists George Peterson as the contact; no application form or materials are specified. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Peterson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Peterson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2381693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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