The Peterson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 91-1746622
Foundation Overview
Based in Camas, WA, The Peterson Family Foundation has awarded 220 grants totaling $2,734,085 to organizations in Oregon, California and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $250,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 23 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 35% in Washington and funding distributed across 13 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Vancouver (57%), Seattle (22%), Olympia (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 4036% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Peterson Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achon Uganda Children's Fund | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Adventist Forum | $12,000 | Roseville, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Clark County Food Bank | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Discovery Institute | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Free The People Foundation | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Freedom Foundation | $35,000 | Olympia, WA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Hermiston Adventist Church | $5,000 | Hermiston, OR, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Indepenent Institute | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| International Children's Care | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Loma Linda University | $35,000 | Loma Linda, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Ourganda | $15,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Portland City Center Sanctuary | $5,000 | Beaverton, OR, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Real Restoration | $1,000 | Nine Mile Falls, WA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Reason Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Rogue Pack Theatre | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | City Of Industry, CA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Van City Church | $4,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Washington Policy Center | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Young Americans For Liberty | $10,185 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2023 |
| Achon Uganda Children's Fund | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Adventist Forum | $79,000 | Roseville, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Clark County Food Bank | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Discovery Institute | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Foundation Supporting Climate Sci | $24,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Free The People Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Freedom Foundation | $160,000 | Olympia, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Independent Institute | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| International Children's Care | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Loma Linda University | $35,000 | Loma Linda, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ourganda | $15,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Portland City Center Adventist Grp | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Project Patch | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Real Restoration | $1,000 | Nine Mile Falls, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Reason Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | City Of Industry, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $500 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Van City Church | $4,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Washington Policy Center | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Young Americans For Liberty | $6,600 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Achon Uganda Children's Fund | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Adventist Forum | $79,000 | Roseville, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Clark County Food Bank | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Discovery Institute | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Foundation Supporting Climate Sci | $24,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Free The People Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Freedom Foundation | $160,000 | Olympia, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Independent Institute | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| International Children's Care | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Loma Linda University | $35,000 | Loma Linda, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ourganda | $15,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Portland City Center Adventist Grp | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Project Patch | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Real Restoration | $1,000 | Nine Mile Falls, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Reason Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | City Of Industry, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $500 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Van City Church | $4,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Washington Policy Center | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Young Americans For Liberty | $6,600 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Achon Uganda Children's Fund | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Adventist Forum | $79,000 | Roseville, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Clark County Food Bank | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Discovery Institute | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Foundation Supporting Climate Sci | $24,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Free The People Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Freedom Foundation | $160,000 | Olympia, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Independent Institute | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| International Children's Care | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Loma Linda University | $35,000 | Loma Linda, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Ourganda | $15,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Portland City Center Adventist Grp | $5,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Project Patch | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Real Restoration | $1,000 | Nine Mile Falls, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Reason Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | City Of Industry, CA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $500 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Van City Church | $4,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Washington Policy Center | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Young Americans For Liberty | $6,600 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2022 |
| Achon Uganda Children's Fund | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Adventist Forum | $5,000 | Roseville, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Children's Youth Theatre | $1,000 | El Cajon, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Clark County Food Bank | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Discovery Institute | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Franklin News Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Free The People Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Independent Institute | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| International Children's Care | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Intl Hyperbarics Association | $250 | Hacienda Heights, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Loma Linda University | $50,000 | Loma Linda, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Ourganda | $15,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Portland City Center Adventist Grp | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Reason Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Rhemata | $5,000 | Ridgefield, WA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | City Of Industry, CA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $500 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Van City Church | $8,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Washington Policy Center | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Young Americans For Liberty | $6,720 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2021 |
| Achon Uganda Children's Fund | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Adventist Forum | $5,000 | Roseville, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Adventist Today | $1,000 | Milton Freewater, OR, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Cato Institute | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Children's Youth Theatre | $2,000 | El Cajon, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| City Sanctuary | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Clark County Food Bank | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Center For Action And Contemplation | $1,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Community Fund For Sw Washington | $1,200 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Discovery Institute | $1,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Free The People | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Freedom Foundation | $100,000 | Olympia, WA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Independent Institute | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| International Children's Care | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Ourganda | $15,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $1,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Preemptive Love | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Project Hope Uganda | $1,000 | Columbia City, OR, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Real Restoration | $1,000 | Nine Mile Falls, WA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Reason Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Reknew | $500 | St Paul, MN, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Self Enhancement Inc | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $500 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Van City Church | $8,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Washington Policy Center | $5,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Young Americans For Liberty | $2,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Project Hope Uganda | $1,050 | Columbia City, OR, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Discovery Institute | $100,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Van City Church | $22,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Ourganda | $16,500 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Salem Youth Symphony | $1,000 | Salem, OR, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Adventist Today | $1,000 | Milton Freewater, OR, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Christian Youth Theater | $1,150 | Tualatin, OR, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Washington Policy Center | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| The Ireland Funds | $30,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Cato Institute | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $2,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Freedom Foundation | $10,000 | Olympia, WA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Clark County Food Bank | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Adventist Forum | $5,000 | Roseville, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| International Children's Care | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Independent Institute | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Reason Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $500 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Free The People | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Young Americans For Liberty | $10,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Real Restoration | $1,000 | Chattaroy, WA, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| City Sanctuary | $18,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Achon Uganda Children's Fund | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2019 |
| Project Hope Uganda | $1,100 | Columbia City, OR, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Discovery Institute | $250,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Children's Miracle Network | $150 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Van City Church | $20,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Ourganda | $16,500 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Salem Youth Symphony | $1,000 | Salem, OR, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Adventist Today | $1,000 | Milton Freewater, OR, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Christian Youth Theater | $1,000 | Tualatin, OR, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Washington Policy Center | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| The Ireland Funds | $5,800 | Boston, MA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Cato Institute | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $2,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Freedom Foundation | $10,000 | Olympia, WA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Clark County Food Bank | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Adventist Forum | $3,000 | Roseville, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| International Children's Care | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Independent Institute | $1,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Reason Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Hermiston Jr Academy Foundation | $2,000 | Hermiston, OR, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Loma Linda University | $50,000 | Loma Linda, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Project Patch | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Real Restoration | $1,000 | Chattaroy, WA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| City Sanctuary | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Crash Church | $600 | Denver, CO, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Achon Uganda Children's Fund | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| Acgib Uganda Children's Fund | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Adventist Forum | $3,000 | Roseville, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Adventist Today | $1,000 | Milton Freewater, OR, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Cascade Policy Institute | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Cato | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| City Sanctuary | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Clark County Food Bank | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Cyt Portland | $250 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Discovery Instutue | $150,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Epikos | $30,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Free The People | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Freedom Foundation | $10,000 | Olympia, WA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Hermiston Jr Academy Foundation | $10,000 | Hermiston, OR, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Independent Institute | $2,000 | Oakland, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| International Children's Care | $150,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Jane Goodall Environmental Middle S | $50 | Salem, OR, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Live Wire | $250 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Mission Catalyst | $52,500 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | $2,000 | Sacramento, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Portland Adventist Community Servic | $1,000 | Portland, OR, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Project Hope Uganda | $9,000 | Columbia City, OR, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Reason Foundation | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Seventh-gay Adventists | $1,030 | Oceanside, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Shared Hope International | $1,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| St Jude's Hospital | $1,000 | Memphis, TN, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| The Ireland Funds | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Van City Church | $15,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Spectrum Adventist Forum | $6,000 | Roseville, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 91-1746622 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2401 NW WALDEN DR Camas, WA 98607-9100 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Peterson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Kenneth D Peterson Jr |
|---|---|
| Sec/treas | Claudia J Peterson |
Forms 990-PF
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