James S Peterson Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 26-1607047 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$419K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
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
48% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | To support the charity's core activities. | $50,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | New York, NY | To support the charitys core activities. | $50,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | To support the charity's core activities. | $40,000 |
| Uncommon Schools Inc | New York, NY | To support the charity's core activities. | $35,000 |
| Guild Hall of East Hampton | East Hampton, NY | To support the charity's core activities. | $30,000 |
| Innocence Project | New York, NY | To support the charity's core activities. | $25,000 |
| Kipp Foundation | Pasadena, CA | To support the charity's core activities. | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | To support the charity's core activities. | $25,000 |
| Cedars of Marin | Ross, CA | To support the charity's core activities. | $20,000 |
| Voteriders | Santa Monica, CA | To support the charity's core activities. | $20,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Hagerstown, MD | To support the charity's core activities. | $15,000 |
| Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Inc | Orlando, FL | To support the charity's core activities. | $15,000 |
| Recidiviz Inc | Pinellas Park, FL | To support the charity's core activities. | $15,000 |
| Doe Fund Inc | New York, NY | To support the charity's core activities. | $10,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | New York, NY | To support the charity's core activities. | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough New York | New York, NY | To support the charity's core activities. | $5,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | To support the charity's core activities. | $5,000 |
| Harlem Academy | New York, NY | To support the charity's core activities. | $5,000 |
| East Hampton Healthcare Foundation | East Hampton, NY | To support the charity's core activities. | $3,000 |
| Faith Crusades Ministries | Montgomery, AL | To support the more up campus. | $3,000 |
| Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center Inc | East Hampton, NY | To support the charity's core activities. | $2,500 |
| The Learning Alliance Foundation Inc | Vero Beach, FL | To support the charity's core activities. | $2,500 |
| Association to Benefit Children | New York, NY | To support the charity's core activities. | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | To support the charity's core activities. | $2,000 |
| Homeless Children's Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | To support the charity's core activities. | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | New York, NY | To support hope lodge NYC. | $1,000 |
| Mardy Fish Children's Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | To support the charity's core activities. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $419,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $462,500 | 29 |
| 2022 | $418,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632059349100203
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1607047
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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