Hugh E & Marjorie S Petersen Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySanta Barbara, California · EIN 20-3757530 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$30.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
31% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montecito Covenant Church | Santa Barbara, CA | General & unrestricted | $510,000 |
| Westmont College | Santa Barbara, CA | Internship program | $400,000 |
| Young Life - California Central Region Af56 | Prescott, AZ | General support | $161,000 |
| Haggai International Institute | Norcross, GA | Leadership training session | $150,000 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Family Care Network Inc | San Luis Obispo, CA | General support | $60,000 |
| Providence School Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Langham Partnership USA | Milpitas, CA | General support | $40,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc | Orlando, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Healing Well & Living Free Foundation | Encinitas, CA | General support | $30,000 |
| Cancer Support Community Valley | Westlake Village, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Direct Relief International | Santa Barbara, CA | Ukraine relief | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Santa Rosa, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Through LA Arcada Investment Corporation K-1 | Santa Barbara, CA | As provided by s-corp schedule K-1. organization available upon request. | $23,170 |
| Doctors Without Walls Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General suppport | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara School of Squash Inc | Santa Barbara, CA | General suppport | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Teachbeyond Inc | Downers Grove, IL | General support | $2,400 |
| Frisco Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Frisco, TX | General support | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,663,570 | 19 |
| 2023 | $738,487 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533029349101028
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3757530
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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