Private foundation · EIN 20-5359020 · High Point, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lenny Peters Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 37 grants paid, $515K total, median $5,000. 89% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
37
$515K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NC
89%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

37 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Triad United Rowing AssocHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$170K
United Way of Greater High Point IncHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$40K
Various IndividualsHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$38K
Second Harvest Food BankGreensboro, NCCharitable purpose$26K
Forward High PointHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$25K
Growing High PointHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$25K
Guilford Education AllianceGreensboro, NCCharitable purpose$25K
Piedmont Triad PartnershipGreensboro, NCCharitable purpose$25K
Open Door MinistriesHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$21K
Davidson-Davie Community CollegeThomasville, NCCharitable purpose$11K
Fayetteville Technical Community CollegeFayetteville, NCCharitable purpose$11K
Randolph Community CollegeAsheboro, NCCharitable purpose$11K
Jrdf Piedmont Triad ChapterGreensboro, NCCharitable purpose$10K
The Salvation ArmyHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$10K
Guilford Technical Community CollegeJamestown, NCCharitable purpose$9,000
Beacon Education FoundationVirginia Beach, VACharitable purpose$5,000
City of High PointHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$5,000
Ecpi UniversityGreensboro, NCCharitable purpose$5,000
High Point Rotary ClubHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$5,000
Zion Christian Ministries InternationalMiami, FLCharitable purpose$5,000
High Point EnterpriseHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$3,950
Sisters of CharityHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$3,500
Vinmark International DanceHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$3,500
Divine Prayer CenterWashington, NJCharitable purpose$3,000
Vincentian CongregationPlant City, FLCharitable purpose$3,000
Abc Od Nc FoundationWinston Salem, NCCharitable purpose$2,500
The Art Gallory at Congdon YardHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$2,500
High Point NAACPHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$2,000
High Point Christian AcademyHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$1,500
The Friends of John Coltrane IncHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$1,500
Clemons Middle SchoolWinstonsalem, NCCharitable purpose$1,000
Greensboro Academy BoostersGreensboro, NCCharitable purpose$1,000
Park at MidtownGreensboro, NCCharitable purpose$1,000
Weaver Academy Chorate BoostersGreensboro, NCCharitable purpose$1,000
West End MinistriesHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$1,000
Blits WorldwideGoldston, NCCharitable purpose$500
High Point DiscoveredHigh Point, NCCharitable purpose$500

By state: North Carolina 33 · Florida 2 · Virginia 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Lenny Peters Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in High Point, North Carolina, administered in care of Lenny J Peters, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lenny Peters Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lenny Peters Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $515K across 37 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Lenny Peters Foundation Inc give?

North Carolina (33 grants), Florida (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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