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Private Foundation
JAMES S PETERSON FOUNDATION
JAMES S PETERSON FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in NEW YORK, NY. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $345K, expenses of $432K, total assets of $8.3M. Imperigo tracks 199 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $2.7M.
EIN: 261607047
NEW YORK, NY
Private Grantmaking Foundations
NTEE: T20
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$345K
Total Expenses$432K
Total Assets$8.3M
Grants Given199
Grant Total$2.7M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITY'S CORE ACTIVITIES.
$50,000
SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITYS CORE ACTIVITIES.
$50,000
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITY'S CORE ACTIVITIES.
$40,000
UNCOMMON SCHOOLS INC
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITY'S CORE ACTIVITIES.
$35,000
GUILD HALL OF EAST HAMPTON
TO SUPPORT THE CHARITY'S CORE ACTIVITIES.
$30,000
Showing up to 5 of 199 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT
James S Peterson
DIRECTOR & SECRETARY
Michael A Peterson
TREASURER
Michael Shankman
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $345K | $432K | $8.3M |
| 2024 | $388K | $476K | $8.3M |
| 2023 | $316K | $432K | $8.4M |
| 2022 | $91K | $493K | $8.5M |
| 2021 | $43K | $482K | $8.9M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $43K to $345K (+699%), with total assets most recently reported at $8.3M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AL, CA, CT, DC, FL, MD, and 3 other states.
ALCACTDCFLMDNYPAVA
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