Kenneth R Peterson Memorial Scholarship Trust Fund
Invitation OnlyWaterbury, Connecticut · EIN 06-1311748 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$25K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$221K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute Student Aid & Financial Literacy | Worcester, MA | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Wesleyan University Office of Advancement | Middletown, CT | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of South Carolina-Columbia | Columbia, SC | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Washington-Seattle | Seattle, WA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| University of Connecticut Office of the Bursar | Storrs, CT | Scholarship | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $4,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349101851
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1311748
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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