Private foundation · EIN 27-1332412 · Morgantown, West Virginia · Animal welfare

Peterman Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in West Virginia. The foundation accepts applications (See attached) and its median grant is $30K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $358K total, median $30K. 100% of grants stayed in West Virginia. Stated restrictions:

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$358K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in WV
100%
of grants
Deadline
See attached
Assets
$4.4M

How to apply

Contact: Shannon Herron, 364 Patteson Drive 265, Morgantown, Wv, 3045988148, SHANNON.HERRON@STEPTOE-JOHNSON.COM Deadlines: Restrictions:

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Animal Friends of North Central WvDellslow, WVSpaying and neutering animals$70K
Pet Helpers IncFairmont, WVSpaying and neutering animals$70K
Mountaineer Spay Neuter Assist ProMorgantown, WVSpaying and neutering animals$63K
Marion County Humane SocietyFairmont, WVSpaying and neutering animals$35K
Mountaineers for MuttsMorgantown, WVSpaying and neutering animals$31K
Stepping StonesMorgantown, WVHelping disabled individuals$30K
Homeward Bound Wv IncMorgantown, WVSpaying and neutering animals$30K
Preston County Humane SocietKingwood, WVSpaying and neutering animals$20K
Davis Crew KittensMorgantown, WVSpaying and neutering animals$7,500
Appalachian Peace Paws RescueWestover, WVSpaying and neutering animals$2,500

About this foundation

Peterman Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Morgantown, West Virginia, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Peterman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Deadlines: See attached.

How much does Peterman Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $358K across 10 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Peterman Foundation Inc give?

West Virginia (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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