Also known as: John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation · Peterson Foundation · John & Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation Inc
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 431974269) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, John & Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation reported 20 grants totaling $426,000 to 20 organizations across 6 states and territories, most often for education. Its largest reported grant was $45,000 to Charleston Jazz.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston Jazz | N CHARLESTON, SC | $45,000 |
| Cultural Leadership | ST LOUIS, MO | $44,000 |
| Charleston Stage Company | MOUNT PLEASANT, SC | $40,000 |
| Prison Performing Arts | ST LOUIS, MO | $40,000 |
| Public Works Art Center | SUMMERVILLE, SC | $40,000 |
| Charleston Gaillard Center | CHARLESTON, SC | $35,000 |
| South Carolina Aquarium | CHARLESTON, SC | $28,000 |
| Action Arts Collaborative | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,000 |
| Brevard Music Center Inc | BREVARD, NC | $25,000 |
| Community Arts | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $20,000 |
| Feeding the Carolinas | CLEMMONS, NC | $14,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | N CHARLESTON, SC | $14,000 |
| Pendland School of Craft | BAKERSVILLE, NC | $14,000 |
| ST Louis ZOO | ST LOUIS, MO | $9,000 |
| Earth Justice | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $7,000 |
| Wilderness Land Trust | BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA | $7,000 |
| Audubon Center at Riverlands | WEST ALTON, MO | $5,000 |
| Ripon College | RIPON, WI | $5,000 |
| Wildlife in Need Center | OCONOMOWOC, WI | $5,000 |
| Arts & Literature Laboratory | MADISON, WI | $4,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid), and the return header (legal name and address). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
