John R Peterson Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Diego, California · EIN 84-4820511 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$984K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$2,060
Total assets$25M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,800 and $108,000.
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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | Animal Welfare Grant | $231,500 |
| PetFix Spay and Neuter | Waikoloa Village, HI | Animal Welfare Grant/IT | $194,608 |
| Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation | Long Beach, CA | Animal Welfare Grant | $173,000 |
| Aloha lio Rescue | Keaau, HI | Animal Welfare Grant | $115,011 |
| Lucky Dog Animal Rescue | Arlington, VA | Animal Welfare Grant | $108,000 |
| Good Cat Network | Makawao, HI | Animal Welfare Grant | $100,832 |
| Kauai Humane Society | Lihue, HI | Animal Welfare Grant | $38,000 |
| Kauai SPCA | Kilauea, HI | Animal Welfare Grant/IT | $6,195 |
| HIT Living Dog Rescue | Van Nuys, CA | Animal Welfare Grant | $2,521 |
| California Doodle | Huntington Beach, CA | Animal Welfare Grant | $2,060 |
| Tails Gray Resue | Livermore, CA | Animal Welfare Grant | $2,000 |
| Mother of Dragons Rescue | San Diego, CA | Animal Welfare Grant | $2,000 |
| Southeast German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue | Myakka City, FL | Animal Welfare Grant | $2,000 |
| Paws for Life K9 Rescue | Mission Hills, CA | Animal Welfare Grant | $1,800 |
| Pawsla | Los Angeles, CA | Animal Welfare Grant | $1,718 |
| Carolina Loving Hound Rescue | Greenville, SC | Animal Welfare Grant | $1,701 |
| Pet Rescue Solutions | El Monte, CA | Animal Welfare Grant | $979 |
| Lnai Cat Sanctuary | Lanai City, HI | Animal Welfare Grant | $524 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $984,449 | 18 |
| 2024 | $1,033,040 | 12 |
| 2023 | $906,657 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631229349100623
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-4820511
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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