Peters Pharis Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 83-1125707 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$580K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 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
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Brown Scholar Fund | Charlottesville, VA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Thrive Scholars | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| UCLA Giving - Riordan Scholars | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Council for Great City Schools | Washington, DC | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| College Bound | Mesa, AZ | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $40,000 |
| Questbridge | Palo Alto, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| New Village Academy | Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Assistance League of LA | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| High Jump | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $580,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $160,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $130,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349100211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1125707
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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