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John M & Gertrude E Petersen

Erie, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 251859031  ·  Private foundation

Based in Erie, Pennsylvania, John M & Gertrude E Petersen has awarded $6.1M across 118 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Family House. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$961K
Indexed giving (FY2025)
$4.5M
Assets (FY2025)
118
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What John M & Gertrude E Petersen funds

John M & Gertrude E Petersen's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, faith-based (christian), youth development.

Community ImprovementFaith-Based (Christian)Youth Development

Populations it has supported include families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

familiesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Family House
CAPITAL FUND
Pittsburgh, PA$750K2024
Erie Zoo
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Erie, PA$700K2022
Erie Zoo
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Erie, PA$600K2020

How to apply for funding from John M & Gertrude E Petersen

John M & Gertrude E Petersen's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.

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Frequently asked questions about John M & Gertrude E Petersen

Does John M & Gertrude E Petersen accept grant applications?
John M & Gertrude E Petersen's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does John M & Gertrude E Petersen fund?
John M & Gertrude E Petersen's grants focus on community improvement. Example recipients include Family House, Erie Zoo. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does John M & Gertrude E Petersen give in grants?
John M & Gertrude E Petersen's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $961K in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.1M over 118 grants.
Where is John M & Gertrude E Petersen located?
John M & Gertrude E Petersen is based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 251859031.
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About this profile. This page is built from John M & Gertrude E Petersen's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with John M & Gertrude E Petersen. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.