Lovett and Ruth Peters Foundationinc
Invitation OnlyCincinnati, Ohio · EIN 20-8934367 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$680K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $75,000.
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
77% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accelerate Great Schools | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $100,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General support | $100,000 |
| School Choice Ohio Inc | Columbus, OH | General support | $100,000 |
| Seton Education Partners | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $100,000 |
| Donors Trust Inc | Alexandria, VA | General support | $75,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc | Tallahassee, FL | General support | $35,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | Washington, DC | General support | $25,000 |
| Pioneer Institute Inc | Boston, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Atlas Foundation | Arlington, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Afc Growth Fund | Columbia, MD | General support | $10,000 |
| Buckeye Institute | Columbus, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| Edchoice Inc | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education Inc | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Thomas B Fordham Institute | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $680,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $795,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $792,500 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612659349100106
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8934367
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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