The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust

EIN 82-2622856 · MO · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$20K Funds in UT, DC, PA +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust based in MO paid 46 grants totaling $1.1M to 46 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $60K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included THE INN BETWEEN, THE ROAD HOME, and UTAH FOOD BANK. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$18,052,153
Giving (latest yr)
$1,100,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
46
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
46
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Inn Between$60,000
  • The Road Home$60,000
  • Utah Food Bank$60,000
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake$50,000
  • Eye Care for Kids$45,000

Where grants went

  • Utah$1,030,000 · 43 grants
  • District of Columbia$40,000 · 1 grant
  • Pennsylvania$15,000 · 1 grant
  • South Dakota$15,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (46)

Utah Food Bank
Salt Lake City, UT
General Operating
$60,000
The Road Home
Salt Lake City, UT
General Operating
$60,000
The Inn Between
Salt Lake Cty, UT
General Operating
$60,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake
Murray, UT
General Operating
$50,000
Eye Care for Kids
Midvale, UT
General Operating
$45,000
Women of the World
Salt Lake City, UT
General Operating
$40,000
Big Brothersbig Sisters of Utah Inc
S Salt Lake, UT
General Operating
$40,000
American National Red Cross
Washington, DC
General Operating
$40,000
Salt Lake Donated Dental Services
Salt Lake City, UT
General Operating
$40,000
First Step House
Salt Lake City, UT
General Operating
$40,000
Tabithas Way
Spanish Fork, UT
General Operating
$40,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Utah County
Provo, UT
General Operating
$40,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust 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, The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust reported 46 itemized grants totaling $1.1M. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $60K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include THE INN BETWEEN, THE ROAD HOME, UTAH FOOD BANK, among 46 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Missouri, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

The Bruce and Cecilia Petersen Foundation Trust 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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