Peterson Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 91-1753779
Foundation Overview
Based in Dakota Dunes, SD, Peterson Family Foundation has awarded 181 grants totaling $3,508,748 to organizations in South Dakota, Iowa and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $400,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 12 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
77% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Sioux City (62%), Arnolds Park (11%), Okoboji (6%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 62% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys And Girls Home | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Boys Town | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Camp Foster Ymca | $20,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Camp High Hopes | $40,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Friends Of Lakeside Lab | $25,000 | Milford, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation | $50,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Okoboji Summer Theatre | $5,000 | Okoboji, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Okoboji Yatch Club Sailing School | $44,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Plpo | $20,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| Siouxland Youth Hockey Association | $33,333 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| The Warming Shelter | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Washington, SD, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Arnolds Park Amusement Park | $25,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buena Vista University | $100,000 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Camp Foster Ymca | $20,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Camp High Hopes | $40,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Sioux City | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Historic Arnolds Park | $100,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Maple Valley-anthon Oto Community School District | $5,000 | Mapleton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Okoboji Summer Theatre | $5,000 | Okoboji, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Okoboji Yatch Club Sailing School | $20,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Plpo | $20,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Safeplace | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sunrise Retirement Community | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Warming Shelter | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Washington, SD, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Arnolds Park Amusement Park | $25,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buena Vista University | $100,000 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Camp Foster Ymca | $20,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Camp High Hopes | $40,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Sioux City | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Historic Arnolds Park | $100,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Maple Valley-anthon Oto Community School District | $5,000 | Mapleton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Okoboji Summer Theatre | $5,000 | Okoboji, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Okoboji Yatch Club Sailing School | $20,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Plpo | $20,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Safeplace | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sunrise Retirement Community | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Warming Shelter | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Washington, SD, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Arnolds Park Amusement Park | $25,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Buena Vista University | $100,000 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Camp Foster Ymca | $20,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Camp High Hopes | $40,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Sioux City | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Historic Arnolds Park | $100,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Maple Valley-anthon Oto Community School District | $5,000 | Mapleton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Okoboji Summer Theatre | $5,000 | Okoboji, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Okoboji Yatch Club Sailing School | $20,000 | Spirit Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Plpo | $20,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Safeplace | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| Sunrise Retirement Community | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| The Warming Shelter | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $1,000 | Washington, SD, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Arnolds Park Amusement Park | $25,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Buena Vista University | $100,000 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Camp High Hopes | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Dakota Valley Youth Wrestling Club | $1,382 | North Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Foodbank Of Siouxland | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Sioux City | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Historic Arnolds Park | $55,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Iowa Great Lakes Trails | $5,000 | Okoboji, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Launchpad Children's Museum | $3,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Maple Valley-anthon Oto Community School District | $5,000 | Mapleton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Okoboji Foundation | $55,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Safeplace | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Siouxland Youth Hockey Association | $33,333 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Miracle League Sioux City | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Salvation Army | $1,000 | Omaha, NE, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Warming Shelter | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Arnolds Park Amusement Park | $35,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Briar Cliff | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Buena Vista University | $100,000 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Camp High Hopes | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Goodwill Of Great Plains | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran Church | $5,400 | Dakota Dunes, SD, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Launchpad Children's Museum | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Maple Valley-anthon Oto Community School District | $5,000 | Mapleton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Mt Pleasant Cemetary Association | $250 | Nehawka, NE, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Okoboji Foundation | $10,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Pearson Lakes Art Center | $1,000 | Okoboji, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Sioux City Art Center | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Stephens College | $5,000 | Columbia, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Sunrise Senior Living | $750 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Miracle League Sioux City | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $1,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Arnolds Park Amusement Park | $25,000 | Arnolds Park, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of Sioux City | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Home Of Sioux City Iowa | $150,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Briar Cliff University | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Buena Vista University | $100,000 | Storm Lake, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Camp High Hopes | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Children's Miracle Network Hospital | $500 | Salt Lake City, UT, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Community Foundation- Greater Des Moines | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Council On Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Dakota Valley School District | $500 | North Sioux City, SD, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Goodwill Of Great Plains | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran Church | $9,700 | Dakota Dunes, SD, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Jackson Recovery Centers | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Launchpad Children's Museum | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Lincoln's Legacy Ifopa | $500 | North Kansas City, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Maple Valley-anthon Oto Community School District | $5,000 | Mapleton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Orpheum Theatre Preservation Project | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Sioux City Art Center | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Sioux City Public School Foundation | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation - The First Tee Of Siouxland | $1,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation- Junior League Of Sioux City | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Stephens College | $5,000 | Columbia, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| United Way Of Siouxland Women United | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| United Way Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Unitypoint Health- St Luke's Children's Miracle Network | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $1,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Arnolds Park Okoboji Fire And Rescue Association | $200 | Okoboji, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Home | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Briar Cliff University | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Council On Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Dakota Valley School District | $400,000 | North Sioux City, SD, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Friends Of Lakeside Lab | $250 | Milford, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran Church | $11,200 | Dakota Dunes, SD, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Jackson Recovery Centers | $50,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Lincoln's Legacy Ifopa | $650 | North Kansas City, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Maple Valley-anthon Oto Community School District | $5,000 | Mapleton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Mayo Clinic | $2,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Orpheum Theatre Preservation Project | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Pearson Lakes Art Center | $1,000 | Okoboji, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Saturday In The Park | $300 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Sioux City Art Center | $11,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Sioux City Public School Foundation | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Sioux City Symphony Orchestra | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Stephens College | $40,000 | Columbia, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The First Tee Of Siouxland | $20,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| United Way Of Siouxland Women United | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| United Way Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $1,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Amfar | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Home | $150,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Boys Club Of Sioux City | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Briar Cliff University | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Camp High Hopes | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Council On Sexual Assault And Domestic Violence | $23,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Dakota Valley School District | $400,000 | North Sioux City, SD, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Delta Gamma Foundation | $2,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Goodwill Of The Great Plains | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Holy Cross Lutheran Church | $10,400 | Dakota Dunes, SD, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Iowa Women Lead Change | $5,000 | Cedar Rapids, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Jackson Recovery Centers | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| June E Nylen Cancer Center | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Lamb Arts Regional Theater | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Lincoln's Legacy Ifopa | $1,000 | North Kansas City, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Maple Valley-anthon Oto Community School District | $5,000 | Mapleton, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Mayo Clinic | $1,000 | Rochester, MN, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | $25,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Ms Society | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Pearson Lakes Art Center | $2,000 | Okoboji, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Sioux City Art Center | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Sioux City Public School Foundation | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Siouxland Cares | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Siouxland Community Health Foundation | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Stephens College | $5,000 | Columbia, MO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Sunrise Retirement Center | $600 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Cradle Foundation | $5,000 | Evanston, IL, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Miracle League | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| United Way Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| University Of Nebraska Foundation | $1,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Western Iowa Tech Community College | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
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| EIN | 91-1753779 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 324 DAKOTA DUNES BLVD STE 200 Dakota Dunes, SD 57049-5459 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Peterson Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/treasurer | Mark R Peterson |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Susan Depass |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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