Peterson Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 52-2255789 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$24K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$784
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,050.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
53% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne W Dyer Family Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General fund | $12,000 |
| Zozu Project | Templeton, CA | General fund | $2,668 |
| Turning Point USA NFP | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $1,250 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,050 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| San Diego County Deputy Sheriffs Foundation | Poway, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| San Diego Police Foundation | San Diego, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Nra Foundation | Fairfax, VA | General fund | $784 |
| Alice's House | Humarock, MA | General fund | $500 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | General fund | $500 |
| San Diego Museum of Art | San Diego, CA | General fund | $500 |
| Whale Trust Maui | Puunene, HI | General fund | $500 |
| Fallen Officers Fund | San Diego, CA | General fund | $400 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | San Diego, CA | General fund | $325 |
| Pacific Research Institute | Pasadena, CA | General fund | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,727 | 15 |
| 2023 | $6,784 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202501359349105105
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2255789
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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