Peters Family Foundation Grant

Peters Family Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Marshall and Ellen Peters Family Foundation
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: June 20, 2025

Summary

The Marshall and Ellen Peters Family Foundation, established by Ellen Bookman Peters, supports charitable organizations primarily in Brazos County, Texas. With a strong commitment to community service, the Foundation funds initiatives in various program areas, including arts, education, health, and human services. Mrs. Peters, a dedicated Presbyterian and community leader, left a lasting legacy through her philanthropic efforts. The Foundation continues to honor her memory by contributing an average of $50,000 annually to enhance local community well-being.

Overview

About the Foundation The Marshall and Ellen Peters Family Foundation was created by Ellen Bookman Peters of Bryan, Texas. The Foundation primarily supports organizations located in and serving the residents of Brazos County, Texas. Mrs. Peters was born on October 5, 1911, in Navasota, Texas. She married Marshall Curtis Peters in 1933, and he preceded her in death in 1981. Mrs. Peters was a lifelong and active Presbyterian in the First Presbyterian Church in Navasota and in the First Presbyterian Church of Bryan following her family move to the Bryan area in 1945. She was an Elder and President of the Women of the Church, as well as Circle Chairman. A graduate of Trinity University in 1923 when it was located in Waxahachie, Texas, she was an enthusiastic supporter of higher education for many years. She created with her husband two President’s Endowed Scholarships at Texas A&M University and provided the first Rudder Corp of Cadets Scholarship at Texas A&M in memory of Marshall Peters. She was also one of the original underwriters of the Heritage Park development in Bryan, an Honorary Chairman of the St. Joseph Hospital Bash, a longtime supporter of the Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center, a Charter Member of the Bryan-College Station Junior League, and Past-President and fifty-year member of The Woman’s Club of Bryan. Mrs. Peters died on November 4, 2004. Her legacy continues through the Foundation’s support of the Brazos County, Texas community. Mission To support qualified charitable organizations whose principal activities occur in Brazos County, Texas and any churches or agencies of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A., including those located in Brazos or Grimes County, Texas. Program areas Arts, culture and humanities  Education Environment, animals Health Human services Public/society benefit Religion Average Giving Average total giving per year: $50,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.