The Arnold and Margaret Peterson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBalboa Island, California · EIN 26-2919688 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$126K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $15,000.
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
55% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teen Challenge | Santa Ana, CA | Support of organization's activities | $70,000 |
| Carpinteria Children's Project | Carpinteria, CA | Support of organization's activities | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Support of organization's activities | $15,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Support of organization's activities | $12,000 |
| Graystone Builders | Strafford, NH | Support of organization's activities | $5,000 |
| Northeast of the Well | Costa Mesa, CA | Support of organization's activities | $5,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | Support of organization's activities | $2,000 |
| Life Without Limbs | Plano, TX | Support of organization's activities | $1,200 |
| Holt International | Eugene, OR | Support of organization's activities | $516 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,716 | 9 |
| 2023 | $117,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349103904
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2919688
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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