The Rd and Linda Peters
The Rd and Linda Peters is a private foundation based in Brillion, Wisconsin. It supports a range of charitable organizations, with its filing stating that it generally makes awards to charities in the Brillion and Chilton, Wisconsin area.
The Rd and Linda Peters at a glance
In short: The Rd and Linda Peters gave $235K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $235,200
- -19.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,133
- -1.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $4,656,881
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Rd and Linda Peters
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Submit a written request describing the amount requested, an IRC Section 501(c)(3) letter, and other relevant information. The filing says awards are generally made to charities in the Brillion and Chilton, Wisconsin area.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Behnke
Mailing address: N7592 Blackbird Lane, Brillion, WI 54110
Phone: (920) 418-1502
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rd and Linda Peters funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brillion High School Scholarship Fund ($180K). Together the top 9 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 64 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing says it generally makes awards to charities in the Brillion and Chilton, Wisconsin area. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin and 2% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rd and Linda Peters gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $203K (2020) to $348K (2021). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brillion High School Scholarship Fund Brillion, WI | General | $180,000 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Milwaukee, WI | General | $38,000 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Maryland Heights, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Brillion City Community Drive Brillion, WI | General | $3,000 |
| Prevent Blindness Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | General | $2,500 |
| Rawhide New London, WI | General | $2,500 |
| Reedsville School District Reedsville, WI | General | $2,400 |
| Community Benefit Tree Kaukauna, WI | General | $1,000 |
| Brillion Community Center Brillion, WI | General | $800 |
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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 | $4,656,881 | $319,222 | $314,760 | $235,200 | 9 | $254,995 | $267,631 | $306,660 |
| 2024 | $4,652,419 | $406,518 | $364,248 | $291,286 | 11 | $310,936 | $354,445 | $290,840 |
| 2023 | $4,610,149 | $253,127 | $382,643 | $313,481 | 12 | $332,871 | $204,052 | $268,838 |
| 2022 | $4,739,665 | $175,103 | $363,587 | $286,235 | 11 | $305,005 | $125,769 | $279,702 |
| 2021 | $4,928,149 | $474,694 | $421,258 | $347,812 | 21 | $366,402 | $424,548 | $317,024 |
| 2020 | $4,874,713 | $260,177 | $268,143 | $202,657 | 9 | — | $213,760 | $272,715 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rd and Linda Peters reported a distributable amount of $307K 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 grants show support for education and scholarships, arts and culture, community services, and other charitable work. For example, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra describes its work as reaching diverse audiences through performances and education and outreach programs. Rawhide says it inspires and equips at-risk youth and their families through family-centered care, treatment, and education. Community Benefit Tree says it assists people and families during medical crises through education, support, resources, and financial assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $235,200. Grant amounts ranged from $800 to $180,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards were $180,000 to Brillion High School Scholarship Fund and $38,000 to Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. Other grants included $5,000 to Society of St Vincent de Paul, $3,000 to Brillion City Community Drive, $2,500 each to Prevent Blindness Wisconsin and Rawhide, $2,400 to Reedsville School District, $1,000 to Community Benefit Tree, and $800 to Brillion Community Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Hugo as president, Kenneth J Wagner as vice president, Robert F Behnke as secretary/treasurer, and Howard C Williams as director.
The Rd and Linda Peters is led by Richard Hugo, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Hugo
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Howard C. Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Kenneth J. Wagner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Robert F. Behnke
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Robert F Behnke (Secretary/Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Rd and Linda Peters
How much does The Rd and Linda Peters give each year?
The Rd and Linda Peters gave $235K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $291K across 11 grants.
What is The Rd and Linda Peters's typical grant size?
The Rd and Linda Peters's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $26,133, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rd and Linda Peters give grants?
The Rd and Linda Peters gives mostly in Wisconsin: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brillion, WI (3 grants) and Milwaukee, WI (2 grants).
Does The Rd and Linda Peters give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rd and Linda Peters's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rd and Linda Peters's largest grantees?
The Rd and Linda Peters's largest 2025 grantees include Brillion High School Scholarship Fund ($180,000), Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra ($38,000) and Society of St Vincent De Paul ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Rd and Linda Peters?
The Rd and Linda Peters reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $255K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $307K (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 Rd and Linda Peters fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for education and scholarships, arts and culture, community services, and other charitable work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rd and Linda Peters?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rd and Linda Peters's EIN?
The Rd and Linda Peters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6097994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Rd and Linda Peters accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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