Private foundation · EIN 27-1561234 · Waukesha, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Leigh Peterson Family 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: 38 grants paid, $177K total, median $2,500. 76% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
38
$177K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in WI
76%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.9M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Augustine Preparatory Academy IncMilwaukee, WIEducation$50K
St Ann Center for Intergen CareMilwaukee, WIPublic welfare$20K
Milwaukee Rescue MissionMilwaukee, WIPublic welfare$10K
Pius Xi Catholic High SchoolMilwaukee, WIEducation$10K
Pathfinders Milwaukee IncMilwaukee, WIPublic welfare$5,000
Patriot Paws Service DogsRockwall, TXPublic welfare$5,000
Dogs to Dog TagsPlymouth, WIPublic welfare$5,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYPublic welfare$5,000
Ladies Auxiliary of ArlingtonArlington, TXPublic charity$5,000
Milwaukee Repertory TheatreMilwaukee, WIPublic welfare$5,000
Childrens Hospital of Wi FoundationMilwaukee, WIPublic welfare$4,000
Semper Fi & America's FundOceanside, CAPublic welfare$4,000
Guardian Angels Medical Service DogsWilliston, FLPublic welfare$3,000
Hope Center IncWaukesha, WIPublic welfare$3,000
Malaika Early Learning Center IncMilwaukee, WIPublic welfare$3,000
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLPublic welfare$3,000
Veterans Outreach of WisconsinRacine, WIPublic welfare$3,000
Exploit No MoreMilwaukee, WIPublic welfare$2,500
Hunger Task ForceWest Milwaukee, WIPublic welfare$2,500
Lake Area Free Clinic IncOconomowoc, WIPublic welfare$2,500
Lifestriders IncWaukesha, WIPublic welfare$2,500
Madacc (friends Of)Milwaukee, WIPublic welfare$2,500
St Jude Children's Research HospitalChicago, ILPublic welfare$2,500
Elmbrook Humane Society IncBrookfield, WIPublic welfare$2,000
Pewaukee Scholarship Fund IncPewaukee, WIEducation$2,000
Pillows With Wings IncPewaukee, WIPublic welfare$2,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSPublic welfare$2,000
Mr Bobs Under the Bridge IncGrafton, WIPublic welfare$1,000
Pallottine Fathers and BrothersMilwaukee, WIReligious$1,000
Sisters of St Agnes CsaFond du Lac, WIReligious$1,000
St Hedwig Three Holy Women ParishMilwaukee, WIReligious$1,000
Waukesha Service Club IncWaukesha, WIPublic welfare$1,000
Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWashington, DCPublic welfare$1,000
Sisters of St Francis of AssisiSt Francis, WIReligious$1,000
Make a Wish Foundation WiWauwatosa, WIPublic welfare$1,000
Milwaukee Womens CenterMilwaukee, WIPublic welfare$1,000
The ThresholdWest Bend, WIPublic welfare$1,000
Friends of the Park of PewaukeePewaukee, WIPublic welfare$500

By state: Wisconsin 29 · Texas 2 · Florida 2 · New York 1 · California 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

James and Leigh Peterson Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Waukesha, Wisconsin, administered in care of Leigh Peterson, 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.

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Does James and Leigh Peterson Family 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 James and Leigh Peterson Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $177K across 38 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does James and Leigh Peterson Family Foundation Inc give?

Wisconsin (29 grants), Texas (2 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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