Private foundation · EIN 32-0182668 · Petaluma, California · Education

Peaceful World Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (March 3rd) and its median grant is $10K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $92K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: None

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$92K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
March 3rd
Assets
$3.4M

How to apply

The first step in the grant application process is the electronic submission of a one page letter of interest in PDF format including: Summary of the program, amount for which funding is being requested, and how the program contributes to peace and social conciousness. Contact: Heidi Majano, Po Box 491, Petaluma, Ca, 5406457904, heidim@peacefulworldfoundation.org Deadlines: March 3rd Restrictions: None

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
San Francisco Art & Film ProgramSan Francisco, CAArts for Teens Afterschool Programs$12K
Kids Cooking for LifeLarkspur, CANutritional Education$10K
Mahea Uchiyama Center for Int'l DanceBerkeley, CACultural Dance & Traditional Arts$10K
MarinlinkSan Rafael, CACommunity & Family Service$10K
Petaluma Historical Library & MuseumPetaluma, CAMuseum & Historical Learning$10K
Rebuilding Together Petaluma IncPetaluma, CACommunity Improvements$10K
Sunday FriendsSan Jose, CACommunity Education Program$10K
Youth Art ExchangeSan Francisco, CACommunity Programs for Teens$10K
Bacv MediaSan Francisco, CAArt & Culture Media$8,000
Aqua Community FoundationPetaluma, CACommunity Conversations$2,000

About this foundation

Peaceful World Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Petaluma, California, administered in care of Duane R Menting, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Peaceful World Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The first step in the grant application process is the electronic submission of a one page letter of interest in PDF format including: Summary of the program, amount for which funding is being… Deadlines: March 3rd.

How much does Peaceful World Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $92K across 10 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Peaceful World Foundation give?

California (10 grants), per its latest filing.

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