James and Leigh Peterson Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWaukesha, Wisconsin · EIN 27-1561234 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$176K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
23% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Preparatory Academy Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $50,000 |
| St Ann Center for Intergen Care | Milwaukee, WI | Public welfare | $20,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | Public welfare | $10,000 |
| Pius Xi Catholic High School | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $10,000 |
| Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | Rockwall, TX | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Dogs to Dog Tags | Plymouth, WI | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Ladies Auxiliary of Arlington | Arlington, TX | Public charity | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Repertory Theatre | Milwaukee, WI | Public welfare | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Wi Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Public welfare | $4,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Oceanside, CA | Public welfare | $4,000 |
| Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs | Williston, FL | Public welfare | $3,000 |
| Hope Center Inc | Waukesha, WI | Public welfare | $3,000 |
| Malaika Early Learning Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Public welfare | $3,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | Public welfare | $3,000 |
| Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin | Racine, WI | Public welfare | $3,000 |
| Exploit No More | Milwaukee, WI | Public welfare | $2,500 |
| Hunger Task Force | West Milwaukee, WI | Public welfare | $2,500 |
| Lake Area Free Clinic Inc | Oconomowoc, WI | Public welfare | $2,500 |
| Lifestriders Inc | Waukesha, WI | Public welfare | $2,500 |
| Madacc (Friends Of) | Milwaukee, WI | Public welfare | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Chicago, IL | Public welfare | $2,500 |
| Elmbrook Humane Society Inc | Brookfield, WI | Public welfare | $2,000 |
| Pewaukee Scholarship Fund Inc | Pewaukee, WI | Education | $2,000 |
| Pillows With Wings Inc | Pewaukee, WI | Public welfare | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Public welfare | $2,000 |
| Mr Bobs Under the Bridge Inc | Grafton, WI | Public welfare | $1,000 |
| Pallottine Fathers and Brothers | Milwaukee, WI | Religious | $1,000 |
| Sisters of St Agnes Csa | Fond Du Lac, WI | Religious | $1,000 |
| St Hedwig Three Holy Women Parish | Milwaukee, WI | Religious | $1,000 |
| Waukesha Service Club Inc | Waukesha, WI | Public welfare | $1,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | Public welfare | $1,000 |
| Sisters of St Francis of Assisi | St Francis, WI | Religious | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Wi | Wauwatosa, WI | Public welfare | $1,000 |
| Milwaukee Womens Center | Milwaukee, WI | Public welfare | $1,000 |
| The Threshold | West Bend, WI | Public welfare | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Park of Pewaukee | Pewaukee, WI | Public welfare | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,500 | 38 |
| 2023 | $175,888 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503179349100210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1561234
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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