Michael a Peterson Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 26-1607103 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$461K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $16,200 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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 New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Academy | Andover, MA | To support the capital campaign. | $150,000 |
| Community Foundation for the Csra | Augusta, GA | To support the hurricane helene community crisis fund. | $100,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | To support the charity's annual fund. | $50,000 |
| Dwight Englewood School | Englewood, NJ | To support the charity's annual fund. | $50,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To support the charity's annual fund. | $50,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | To support the charity's endowed fund. | $25,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | To support scholarships for children. | $16,200 |
| American Fund for Lse | New York, NY | To support the charity's core activities. | $10,000 |
| Wnet | New York, NY | To support the charity's annual fund. | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $461,200 | 9 |
| 2022 | $376,200 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502889349101000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1607103
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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