Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Expected ~July

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
July 31, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: July

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Geography

  • In Brazos County, Texas, and Presbyterian Church (U

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

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.

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.

Eligibility

To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Full eligibility text

501(c)(3) organizations whose principal activities occur in Brazos County, Texas, and Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) churches or agencies in Brazos or Grimes County.

What Marshall and Ellen Peters Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
10
Total given
$49K
Median grant
$5,000
Range
$2,500–$6,000
  • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Bryan, TX.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 10% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Brazos Valley Rehabilitation Center Inc · Bryan, TX

    General operating

    $6,000

  • Voices for Children Inc · Bryan, TX

    General operating

    $6,000

  • Methodist Retirement Communities · Bryan, TX

    General operating

    $5,000

  • Twin City Mission · Bryan, TX

    General operating

    $5,000

  • Hospice Brazos Valley Inc · Bryan, TX

    General operating

    $5,000

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Human services
  • Foundation

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