The Ellen & Clarence Peterson Foundation
Invitation OnlyDowney, California · EIN 95-4081969 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
15% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Baptist University | Riverside, CA | Operating funds | $7,000 |
| Delta Zeta Foundation | Oxford, OH | Operating funds | $5,000 |
| Heart Mountain Wy Foundation | Powell, WY | Operating funds | $4,500 |
| Orange Coast Optimist Club of G G | Santa Ana, CA | Operating funds | $4,000 |
| Cultural Heritage Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Downey Unified School District | Downey, CA | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Japanese American Cultural Cc | Los Angeles, CA | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| City of Hope | Defuniak Springs, WY | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| LA Sierra University | Riverside, CA | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| South Gator Basketball Club | South Gate, CA | Operating funds | $2,000 |
| Riverside Art Museum | Riverside, CA | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Integrity Sports Training Inc | Arcadia, CA | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Assistance League of Riverside | Riverside, CA | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| VFW Foundation | Jurupa Valley, CA | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Rccd Foundation | Riverside, CA | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Temple City Hs Baseball | Arcadia, CA | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Community Partners | Los Angeles, CA | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Santa Ana Soccer Club | Arcadia, CA | Operating funds | $1,000 |
| Glendora Hs Diamond Club | Glendora, CA | Operating funds | $1,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($4,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,500 | 22 |
| 2023 | $39,000 | 20 |
| 2022 | $37,500 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612099349100611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4081969
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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