John P Peterson Foundation
EIN 222147375Total Given 2016–2024
$705K
150 grants · $78K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$4K
typical micro grants · $3K–$6K
grant size
53%
supporter · 40/76 multi-year
repeat
$1.7M
Assets (2024)
76
Distinct Recipients
About
THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DOES NOT REQUIRE THE FOUNDATION TO FURNISH THEM A COPY OF FORM 990-PF SINCE IT IS NOT A REGISTERED CHARITY. THE FOUNDATION IS ONLY REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH THE STATE IF IT RECEIVES MORE THAN $10,000 IN ANNUAL GROSS CONTRIBUTIONS.
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
JAMES BURNS
Phone
(201) 203-6225
Deadlines
THE DUE DATE IS STIPULATED ON THE APPLICATION FORMS.
How to Apply
AN APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE (1) APPLICANT'S TRANSCRIPTS,(2) COPY OF FEDERAL STUDENT AID REPORT,(3) A TYPED ESSAY INDICATING WHAT GOALS THEY HAVE SET FOR THEMSELVES,(4) SUMMARY OF EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, STUDENT GOVERNMENT CLUBS, SPORTS,(5) THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, (6) COPY OR ESTIMATE OF THE SCHOOL'S TOTAL SEMESTER BILL, (7) THE LENGTH OF EACH SCHOOL'S ACADEMIC YEAR, AND (8) ANTICIPATED FINANCIAL AID TO BE GRANTED.
Restrictions
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA: STATE OF NEW JERSEY & GREATER NJ/NY METROPOLITAN AREA
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $111K | $1.6M | $55K | 22 |
| 2017 | $83K | $1.7M | $86K | 18 |
| 2018 | $92K | $1.5M | $73K | 21 |
| 2020 | $107K | $1.7M | $98K | 21 |
| 2021 | $101K | $1.8M | $117K | 21 |
| 2022 | $84K | $1.5M | $60K | 21 |
| 2023 | $61K | $1.6M | $39K | 13 |
| 2024 | $66K | $1.7M | $77K | 13 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 150 grants on record
Minimum
$506
25th Pctl
$3K
Median
$4K
Average
$5K
75th Pctl
$6K
Maximum
$12K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JD
Joanna Dennis
2 yrs
Trustee
SD
Saul Dennis
2 yrs
Trustee
CB
Caitlin Burns
2 yrs
Trustee
CB
Christopher Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
DL
Diana Ladd
5 yrs
Trustee
AL
Alexia Ladd
8+ yrs
Trustee
JB
James Burns IV
7 yrs
Trustee
EL
Eddy Ladd
2 yrs
Trustee
LB
Ligerie Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
JB
James Burns III
9+ yrs
Administrative Trustee
JB
James Burns III
9+ yrs
Administrative Trustee
SD
Saul Dennis
2 yrs
Trustee
CB
Caitlin Burns
2 yrs
Trustee
CB
Christopher Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
DL
Diana Ladd
5 yrs
Trustee
AL
Alexia Ladd
8+ yrs
Trustee
JB
James Burns IV
7 yrs
Trustee
EL
Eddy Ladd
2 yrs
Trustee
LB
Ligerie Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
JD
Joanna Dennis
2 yrs
Trustee
JK
Joanna Kalliches
6 yrs
Trustee
JB
James Burns III
9+ yrs
Administrative Trustee
LB
Ligerie Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
TL
Trish Ladd
6 yrs
Trustee
AL
Alexia Ladd
8+ yrs
Trustee
DL
Diana Ladd
5 yrs
Trustee
CB
Christopher Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
LB
Ligerie Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
EL
Edward Ladd
5 yrs
Trustee
TL
Trish Ladd
6 yrs
Trustee
JB
James Burns IV
7 yrs
Trustee
AL
Alexia Ladd
8+ yrs
Trustee
DL
Diana Ladd
5 yrs
Trustee
CB
Christopher Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
JK
Joanna Kalliches
6 yrs
Trustee
JB
James Burns III
9+ yrs
Administrative Trustee
JB
James Burns III
9+ yrs
Administrative Trustee
CB
Christopher Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
DL
Diana Ladd
5 yrs
Trustee
AL
Alexia Ladd
8+ yrs
Trustee
JB
James Burns IV
7 yrs
Trustee
TL
Trish Ladd
6 yrs
Trustee
EL
Edward Ladd
5 yrs
Trustee
LB
Ligerie Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
JK
Joanna Kalliches
6 yrs
Trustee
JB
James Burns III
9+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
CB
Christopher Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
DA
Diana Amato
3 yrs
Trustee
AL
Alexia Ladd
8+ yrs
Trustee
JB
James Burns IV
7 yrs
Trustee
TL
Trish Ladd
6 yrs
Trustee
EL
Edward Ladd
5 yrs
Trustee
LB
Ligerie Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
JK
Joanna Kalliches
6 yrs
Trustee
JB
James Burns III
9+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
JK
Joanna Kalliches
6 yrs
Trustee
CB
Christopher Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
DA
Diana Amato
3 yrs
Trustee
AL
Alexia Ladd
8+ yrs
Trustee
JB
James Burns IV
7 yrs
Trustee
TL
Trish Ladd
6 yrs
Trustee
EL
Edward Ladd
5 yrs
Trustee
LB
Ligerie Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
JB
James Burns III
9+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
JK
Joanna Kalliches
6 yrs
Trustee
CB
Christopher Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
DA
Diana Amato
3 yrs
Trustee
AL
Alexia Ladd
8+ yrs
Trustee
JB
James Burns IV
7 yrs
Trustee
TL
Trish Ladd
6 yrs
Trustee
EL
Edward Ladd
5 yrs
Trustee
LB
Ligerie Burns
8+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (150 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munoz Rosa Maria | Greensburg, PA | $12,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| Anthony Rodriguez | Washington, DC | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| Waleska Velazquez | New Brunswick, NJ | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2020 |
| Christa Sasso | Wayne, NJ | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Waleska Velazquez | Washington, DC | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Anthony Rodriguez | Baltimore, MD | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Waleska Velazquez | Washington, DC | $10,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2022 |
| Ashley Downes | Saratoga Springs, NY | $9,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Grace Owusu | Villanova, PA | $8,859 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Joseph Malfa | College Park, MD | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2018 |
| Patrick Walshe | Syracuse, NY | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2018 |
| Thomas F Murphy | Elon, NC | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2018 |
| Leslie De La Cruz | Paramus, NJ | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2021 |
| Gracie Gault | Richmond, VA | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Krystal Galloza | New Brunswick, NJ | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2023 |
| Gracie Gault | Richmond, VA | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Jack Gault | Providence, RI | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Krystal Galloza | New Brunswick, NJ | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2024 |
| Ahmed Shadia | New Brunswick, NJ | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| Brockington Trenice | Jersey City, NJ | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| Malfa Joseph | College Park, MD | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| Murphy Thomas | Elon, NC | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| Walshe Michael | Bronx, NY | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| Walshe Patrick | Syracuse, NY | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2016 |
| Brockington Trenice | Jersey City, NJ | $8,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |