Peterson Family Foundation

EIN 91-1746622 · WA · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$1K Funds in WA, CA, TX +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Peterson Family Foundation based in WA paid 17 grants totaling $242.8K to 17 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $100K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included DISCOVERY INSTITUTE, WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY, and LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$13,931
Giving (latest yr)
$242,800
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
17
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
17
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Discovery Institute$100,000
  • Walla Walla University$50,000
  • Loma Linda University$35,000
  • Young Americans for Liberty$16,700
  • Ourganda$15,000

Where grants went

  • Washington$185,600 · 9 grants
  • California$38,000 · 4 grants
  • Texas$16,700 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Oregon$1,000 · 1 grant
  • Arizona$500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (17)

Discovery Institute
Seattle, WA
General Fund
$100,000
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA
General Fund
$50,000
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
General Fund
$35,000
Young Americans for Liberty
Austin, TX
General Fund
$16,700
Ourganda
Vancouver, WA
General Fund
$15,000
Freedom Foundation
Olympia, WA
General Fund
$10,000
Riverside Christian School
Washougal, WA
General Fund
$7,000
The Salvation Army
Seattle, WA
General Fund
$1,000
Independent Institute
Oakland, CA
General Fund
$1,000
Cato Institute
Washington, DC
General Fund
$1,000
Clark County Food Bank
Vancouver, WA
General Fund
$1,000
Community Foundation of Sw Washington
Vancouver, WA
General Fund
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Peterson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Peterson Family Foundation reported 17 itemized grants totaling $242.8K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $100K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include DISCOVERY INSTITUTE, WALLA WALLA UNIVERSITY, LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY, among 17 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Peterson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Peterson Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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