The Peterson Foundation
Historical FunderSmith Center, Kansas · EIN 37-1473455 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE PEOPLES BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 S MAIN, PO BOX 307, SMITH CENTER KS 669670307 |
| Phone | 7852826682 |
| Form and materials | SEE SCHEDULE 1 ATTACHED. |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1ST |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN SMITH COUNTY, KS AND GRADUATES OF SMITH CENTER HIGH SCHOOL WHO HAVE MAINTAINED A B OR C AVERAGE AT THE TIME OF GRADUATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Kansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Scholarship | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($812). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,812 | 2 |
| 2024 | $1,578 | 3 |
| 2023 | $1,637 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621619349100902
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1473455
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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