The Peterson Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily for religious and faith-based initiatives, as well as international relief efforts. Its mission reflects a commitment to community service, addressing food insecurity, and supporting various charitable organizations that align with these values. The foundation's funding activities indicate a focus on general support for a diverse range of nonprofits, including those that provide humanitarian aid and community services. While it is based in Minnesota, its grants extend to organizations across multiple states, demonstrating a broader philanthropic reach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations that are either preselected partners, large community foundations or established local institutions in Minnesota with alignment to the foundation's giving priorities.
Good Fit
- • Relationship or prior connection to the foundation or its officers.
- • Ability to receive or manage large, single-year pass-through or endowed grants (e.g., a community foundation).
- • Program or geographic alignment with Minnesota-focused philanthropic activity.
- • Track record of partnership with private family foundations or capacity to act as a fiscal/administrative partner.
Geography
In the latest observed year all reported giving went to a recipient in Minnesota; the prior year showed multi-state giving, but the most recent footprint is strictly in-state.
Recipient Variety
The most recent year shows a single distinct recipient receiving the entire year's grants; the prior year had many small recipients, but recent observed giving is highly concentrated in one beneficiary.
New Applicants
The foundation's filings and application defaults indicate grants are only to preselected recipients, there is no public website or clear submission route, and the latest-year behavior (one large, preselected grant) supports a low likelihood that an unfamiliar applicant could successfully enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
