Henry Peterson Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6161002 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$98K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
70% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration | Santa Barbara, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Ridley Tree Cancer Center | Santa Barbara, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind | Yorktown Heights, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,500 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | To further donee's exempt purpose | $10,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | New York, NY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Thoroughbred Aftercare | Lexington, KY | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Soi Dog | Houston, TX | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Shelter Box | Pasadena, CA | To further donee's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | Old Lyme, CT | To further donee's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,500 | 10 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $156,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621949349100332
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6161002
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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