The Marguerite Petersen Foundation
Invitation OnlyReno, Nevada · EIN 88-0460795 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$200K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows | Reno, NV | Operating costs of marge's camp | $50,000 |
| Carson Valley Community Food Closet | Gardnerville, NV | Program funding for 2024-25 | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Sparks, NV | Senior feeding programs | $40,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | Reno, NV | Family assistance fund and inspire scholarship program | $35,000 |
| Nevada Diabetes Association | Las Vegas, NV | Medical assistance program | $15,000 |
| Northern Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | Reno, NV | Hope for the holidays | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $200,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513159349101966
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0460795
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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