David B Peterson Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 26-1606939 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$460K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$8.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
40% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Academy | New York, NY | To support the charitys core activities. | $200,000 |
| Harlem Academy | New York, NY | To support future leaders: the capital campaign for harlem academy. | $62,500 |
| Beau Biden Foundation for the Protection of Children | Wilmington, DE | To support the charitys core activities. | $50,000 |
| New York Foundation for the Arts Inc | New York, NY | To support analogue sites by jorge otero-pailos, a public art exhibition on park avenue new york. | $50,000 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | New York, NY | To support the 2024 onera prize. | $25,000 |
| Healing the Children Northeast Incorporated | New Milford, CT | To support the charitys core activities. | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Art & Preservation in Embassies | Washington, DC | To support the charitys core activities. | $20,000 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | New Canaan, CT | To support the glass house. | $15,000 |
| Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc | Bedford Corners, NY | To support the endeavor 10th anniversary event. | $10,000 |
| Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc | Bedford Corners, NY | To support the charitys core activities. | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $460,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $608,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502879349101025
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1606939
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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