Private foundation · EIN 91-1753779 · Dakota Dunes, South Dakota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bob & Ginny Peterson Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $286K total, median $17K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$286K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in SD
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Historic Arnolds ParkArnolds Park, IAUnrestricted$150K
Camp High HopesSioux City, IAUnrestricted$45K
Camp Foster YMCASpirit Lake, IAUnrestricted$20K
Okoboji Yacht Club Sailing SchoolSpirit Lake, IAUnrestricted$20K
Okoboji FoundationOkoboji, IAUnrestricted$18K
Iowa Natural Heritage FoundationDes Moines, IAUnrestricted$15K
Girls Incorporated of Sioux CitySioux City, IAUnrestricted$5,000
Okoboji Summer TheatreOkoboji, IAUnrestricted$5,000
The Cradle FoundationEvanston, ILUnrestricted$5,000
Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community SchoolMapleton, IAUnrestricted$2,500

By state: Iowa 9 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Bob & Ginny Peterson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Bob & Ginny Peterson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Bob & Ginny Peterson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $286K across 10 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Bob & Ginny Peterson Foundation give?

Iowa (9 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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