Leon S Peters Foundation
Historical FunderWestlake Village, California · EIN 94-6064669 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$21.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $31,200.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CRAIG APREGAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 968 SIERRA STREET 391, KINGSBURG CA 93631 |
| Phone | 5592513002 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A LETTER REQUESTING GRANTS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
5% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Children's Hospital | Madera, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $400,000 |
| Community Medical Foundation | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation, administration and scholarships | $350,000 |
| Fresno State Foundation | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $205,000 |
| California Home for the Aged Dba California Armenian Home | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $158,000 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $80,000 |
| California State University Fresno | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $60,000 |
| Friends of the Big Fresno Fair | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $55,000 |
| State Center Community College District | Fresno, CA | Funds for academic scholarships | $55,000 |
| Break the Barriers | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $50,000 |
| Hinds Hospice | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $35,000 |
| Children's Muscial Theaterworks | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $31,200 |
| Marjorie Mason Center | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $25,750 |
| Fresno Philharmonic | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $25,000 |
| Poverello House | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $25,000 |
| Central Ca Blood Center | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $20,000 |
| Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School | Clovis, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $20,000 |
| San Joaquin River Parkway | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $20,000 |
| Youth for Christ | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Fresno County | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $15,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Central California South | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $15,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $15,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Association | Paramus, NJ | Funds for operation and administration | $10,000 |
| First Armenian Presbyterian Church | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $10,000 |
| Fresno Art Museum | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $10,000 |
| Fresno Rescue Mission | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $10,000 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Church | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $10,000 |
| Pilgrim Armenian Congregational Church | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $10,000 |
| Rose of Sharon Church | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $10,000 |
| St Gregory Armenian Church | Fowler, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $10,000 |
| St Paul Armenian Church | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $10,000 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union | New York, NY | Funds for operation and administration | $7,000 |
| Central Ca Food Bank | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $5,000 |
| Court Schools PTA | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $5,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Clovis, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $5,000 |
| Fresno Historical Society | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $5,000 |
| Rotary Storyland | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $5,000 |
| San Joaquin College of Law | Clovis, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $5,000 |
| Sierra Meadows Foundation | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $5,000 |
| Cbwc (Christian Business Women's Connection) | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $3,500 |
| The Discovery Center | Fresno, CA | Funds for operation and administration | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,816,450 | 40 |
| 2023 | $975,815 | 38 |
| 2022 | $1,270,815 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602609349100115
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-6064669
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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