The Peterson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCamas, Washington · EIN 91-1746622 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$243K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$14K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Institute | Seattle, WA | General fund | $100,000 |
| Walla Walla University | College Place, WA | General fund | $50,000 |
| Loma Linda University | Loma Linda, CA | General fund | $35,000 |
| Young Americans for Liberty | Austin, TX | General fund | $16,700 |
| Ourganda | Vancouver, WA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Freedom Foundation | Olympia, WA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Riverside Christian School | Washougal, WA | General fund | $7,000 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | Portland, OR | General fund | $1,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Clark County Food Bank | Vancouver, WA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sw Washington | Vancouver, WA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Independent Institute | Oakland, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Seattle, WA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Columbia Adventist Academy | Battle Ground, WA | General fund | $600 |
| Christian Ministry Alliance | Goodyear, AZ | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $242,800 | 17 |
| 2024 | $142,040 | 17 |
| 2023 | $248,185 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349101876
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1746622
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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