The Petunia Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Reno, NV EIN: 26-4125807

The Petunia Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $22K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $15K.

Key facts about The Petunia Foundation

In short: The Petunia Foundation gave $15K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
26-4125807
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$15,000
Grants made (2026)
3
Average grant
$5,000
Median grant
$5,000
Total assets
$22,340
Primary geography
California (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$22K

+19.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$15K

+100.0% YoY

Grant Count

3

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+100.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Petunia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Petunia Foundation gives

  • In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of all 3 itemized 2026 grant dollars.

Cities

San DiegoChicagoLa MesaEscondidoMemphisMenphisRancho Santa Fe

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K3 grants20200 grants20211 grants20220 grants20231 grants20243 grants20253 grants2026

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $15K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $15K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2026

Alzheimer's Association: $5KAlzheimer's Association$5KGrossmont Hospital: $5KGrossmont Hospital$5KSan Diego Humane Society: $5KSan Diego Humane Society$5K

The largest 2026 recipient was Alzheimer's Association ($5K). Together the top 3 received $15K.

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

8<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Alzheimer's Association Chicago, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CAUnrestricted$5,000
San Diego Humane Society San Diego, CAUnrestricted$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
$0$10K$20K$30K2020202120222023202420252026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$22,340$18,646$28,146
Revenue$20,000$200—
Expenses$16,306$9,700$2,401
Qualifying Distributions$15,000$7,500$2,000
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount$49$1,174$1,424

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Petunia Foundation is led by Kevin C. Considine, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Kevin C. Considine

    President

    Director → President, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elizabeth M. Considine

    Vice President

    Director → Vice President, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kelly R. Cloud

    Treasurer

    Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kenneth C. Considine

    Secreary

    Director → Secreary, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sally G. Considine

    Vice President

    Director → Vice President, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Travis W. Genesse

    Vice President

    On filings since 2025

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Sharon C. Considine (2020–2024) — President & Director
  • Former: Timothy M. Considine (2020–2024) — Secretary & Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Petunia Foundation

How much does The Petunia Foundation give each year?

The Petunia Foundation gave $15K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $8K across 3 grants.

What is The Petunia Foundation's typical grant size?

The Petunia Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Petunia Foundation give grants?

The Petunia Foundation gives mostly in California: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (33%).

Does The Petunia Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of The Petunia Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is The Petunia Foundation?

The Petunia Foundation reported $22K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is The Petunia Foundation's EIN?

The Petunia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4125807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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