John M & Gertrude E Petersen Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 25-1859031 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2025
- Total grants paid
- $2.1M
- Grants reported
- 29
- Median grant
- $10K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | $960.9K |
| 2024 | 14 | $1.1M |
Where John M & Gertrude E Petersen Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILY HOUSE | PITTSBURGH, PA | CAPITAL FUND | 2024 | $750K |
| MERCY CENTER FOR WOMEN | ERIE, PA | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2025 | $425K |
| AFRICA 6000 | ERIE, PA | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2025 | $205.4K |
| MERCY CENTER FOR WOMEN | ERIE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $125K |
| FAMILY SERVICES OF NWPA | ERIE, PA | CAPITAL FUND | 2024 | $100K |
| SIGHT CENTER NWPA | ERIE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $100K |
| HARBORCREEK YOUTH SERVICES | ERIE, PA | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2025 | $80K |
| COMMUNITY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | ERIE, PA | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2025 | $45.5K |
| COMMUNITY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL | ERIE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $45.5K |
| BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF ERIE | ERIE, PA | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT | 2024 | $40K |
| CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS | ERIE, PA | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2025 | $25K |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $21.6K |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF WESTERN PA | PITTSBURGH, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $20K |
| FAMILY HOUSE | PITTSBURGH, PA | CAPITAL PROJECT | 2025 | $15K |
| UNITED WAY OF ERIE COUNTY | ERIE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $10K |
| UNITED WAY OF ERIE COUNTY | ERIE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $10K |
| FAMILY HOUSE | PITTSBURGH, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $10K |
| ERIE CITY MISSION | ERIE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $10K |
| ERIE CITY MISSION | ERIE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $10K |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF ERIE INC | ERIE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $5K |
| SALVATION ARMY | ERIE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $5K |
| SAINT PAUL'S NEIGHBORHOOD FREE CLINIC | ERIE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $5K |
| INNER CITY NEIGHBORHOOD ART HOUSE | ERIE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $5K |
| INNER CITY NEIGHBORHOOD ART HOUSE | ERIE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2025 | $5K |
| EMMAUS MINISTRIES INC | ERIE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2024 | $5K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- RICHARD C PETERSEN
- Address
- 4765 KODIAK DRIVE TRAVERSE CITY, MI, 49685
- Phone
- 9896002098
- RZP0CM124@GMAIL.COM
- Deadlines
- N/A
- Application materials
- REQUEST FOR FUNDING APPLICATION THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS SHOULD BE INCLUDED WITH THE FUNDING APPLICATION: COPY OF IRS DETERMINATION LETTER REGARDING YOUR AGENCY'S TAX EXEMPT STATUS; ROSTER OF CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TO INCLUDE ADDRESSES, PHONE NUMBERS AND OCCUPATIONS; AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, IF APPLICABLE.
- Restrictions
- NONE
About this data
Figures are aggregated from John M & Gertrude E Petersen Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2025). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.