Edward V & Jessie L Peters Charitable Trust
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6358729 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | NICHOLAS J HOLLAND |
|---|---|
| Address | 444 LIBERTY AVENUE SUITE 2100, PITTSBURGH PA 15222 |
| Phone | 4129181100 |
| Form and materials | SEND A LETTER WITH STATEMENT OF PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FUNDS WILL BE USED AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THEIR IRS DETERMINATION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NOVEMBER 1ST ANNUALLY |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin YMCA | Franklin, PA | General support | $75,000 |
| United Way of Venango | Reno, PA | $10,000 annual golf outing, $50,000 general support | $60,000 |
| Elevate Church | Erie, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Venango County Humane Society | Seneca, PW | General support | $49,000 |
| City of Franklin | Franklin, PA | $6,000 franklin on ice, $35,000 general support | $41,000 |
| Red and Black Booster Club | Franklin, PA | $40,000 general support | $40,000 |
| Bethesda Lutheran Services | Meadville, PA | $10,000 charity golf classic, $25,000 general support | $35,000 |
| St Stephen School | Oil City, PA | General support | $30,000 |
| Barrow Civic Theatre | Franklin, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Franklin Cemetery | Franklin, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Jamie's Kids | Franklin, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Robert Morris University | Moon Township, PA | Rmu golf program | $25,000 |
| Heavens Last Resort | Franklin, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Rocky Grove Athletic Booster | Franklin, PA | General support | $20,000 |
| Franklin Blues & Barbecue | Franklin, PA | General support | $20,000 |
| Envision Blind Sports | Mercer, PA | General support | $20,000 |
| Shriners Children's Erie | Erie, PA | General support | $20,000 |
| Kirtland Cancer Foundation | Franklin, PA | Warm hearts project | $20,000 |
| Hermitage Little League | Hermitage, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Abc Life Center | Franklin, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Venango County Coon & Fox Assn | Franklin, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Fscas of Venango County | Oil City, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Franklin Area Meals on Wheels | Franklin, PW | General support | $10,000 |
| Central Elementary PTO | Allison Park, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Valley Grove Elementary School | Franklin, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Victory Elementary School | Harrisville, PA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $675,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $575,660 | 19 |
| 2023 | $561,391 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641429349100614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6358729
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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