Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc
Historical FunderFort Lauderdale, Florida · EIN 23-7085609 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FOLKE PETERSON WILDLIFE CENTER INC |
|---|---|
| Address | 3030 NE 19TH STREET, FORT LAUDERDALE FL 33305 |
| Phone | 9542942628 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL AND WILDLIFE CARE, RESCUE, PROTESTION AND CONSERVATION. CONTACT THE FOUNDATION DIRECTLY FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING GRANT APPLICATIONS |
| Deadlines | NA |
| Restrictions | NA |
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
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Wildlife Hospital | Melbourne, FL | See attached | $12,500 |
| Florida Keys SPCA | Key West, FL | See attached | $10,500 |
| Dolphin Research Center Inc | Marathon, FL | See attached | $10,000 |
| Everglades Angels Dog Rescue | Pompano Beach, FL | See attached | $10,000 |
| The Key West Wildlife Center | Key West, FL | See attached | $10,000 |
| Mccarthys Wildlife Rescue | West Palm Beach, FL | See attached | $10,000 |
| Abandoned Pet Rescue | Fort Lauderdale, FL | See attached | $10,000 |
| Whiskers Away Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | See attached | $10,000 |
| Tomorrows Rainbow Inc | Coconut Creek, FL | See attached | $10,000 |
| Miami Childens Museum | Miami, FL | See attached | $10,000 |
| Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue | Fort Myers, FL | See attached | $10,000 |
| Loggerhead Marine Center | North Palm Beach, FL | See attached | $5,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($35,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $153,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $129,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621749349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7085609
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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