Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 23-7085609

Foundation Overview

Based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc has awarded 162 grants totaling $1,220,600 to organizations in Florida and New York. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $16,500, with a median award of $8,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,220,600
Total Assets
$1,167,377
Median Grant (all grants)
$8,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
30
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Growth
+21% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 20%

6 of 30 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Florida

99% of all grants are concentrated in Florida, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Florida, funding concentrates in Key West (14%), Fort Lauderdale (12%), Jupiter (10%).

Funding Trajectory
+1073%

Strong 1073% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (67%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc'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
The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary $10,500 Jupiter, FL, US See Attached 2024
Dolphin Research Center Inc $9,500 Marathon, FL, US See Attached 2024
Everglades Angels Dog Rescue $7,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US See Attached 2024
Florida Wildlife Hospital $10,000 Melbourne, FL, US See Attached 2024
The Key West Wildlife Center $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2024
Mccarthys Wildlife Rescue $9,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US See Attached 2024
Abandoned Pet Rescue $6,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2024
Whiskers Away Inc $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2024
Palm Beach Parrot And Bird Rescue $2,000 Jupiter, FL, US See Attached 2024
Florida Keys Spca $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2024
Tomorrows Rainbow Inc $10,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2024
Miami Childens Museum $12,500 Miami, FL, US See Attached 2024
Canine Assisted Therapy $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2024
Honeys Mini Therapy Adventures $10,000 Webster, FL, US See Attached 2024
Loggerhead Marine Center $2,000 North Palm Beach, FL, US See Attached 2024
The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary $10,500 Jupiter, FL, US See Attached 2024
Dolphin Research Center Inc $9,500 Marathon, FL, US See Attached 2024
Everglades Angels Dog Rescue $7,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US See Attached 2024
Florida Wildlife Hospital $10,000 Melbourne, FL, US See Attached 2024
The Key West Wildlife Center $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2024
Mccarthys Wildlife Rescue $9,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US See Attached 2024
Abandoned Pet Rescue $6,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2024
Whiskers Away Inc $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2024
Palm Beach Parrot And Bird Rescue $2,000 Jupiter, FL, US See Attached 2024
Florida Keys Spca $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2024
Tomorrows Rainbow Inc $10,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2024
Miami Childens Museum $12,500 Miami, FL, US See Attached 2024
Canine Assisted Therapy $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2024
Honeys Mini Therapy Adventures $10,000 Webster, FL, US See Attached 2024
Loggerhead Marine Center $2,000 North Palm Beach, FL, US See Attached 2024
The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary $10,500 Jupiter, FL, US See Attached 2023
Dolphin Research Center Inc $9,500 Grassy Key, FL, US See Attached 2023
Honeys Mini Therapy Adventures $7,500 Webster, FL, US See Attached 2023
Mccarthys Wildlife Rescue $9,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US See Attached 2023
The Key West Wildlife Center $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2023
Coral Springs Nature Center $2,000 Coral Springs, FL, US See Attached 2023
Canine Assisted Therapy $7,500 Oakland Park, FL, US See Attached 2023
Florida Keys Spca $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2023
Equine Assisted Therapies Of South $7,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2023
Tomorrows Rainbow Inc $10,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2023
Everglades Angels Dog Rescue $5,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US See Attached 2023
Abandoned Pet Rescue $6,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2023
Golden Rescue $3,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2023
Palm Beach Parrot And Bird Rescue $2,000 Jupiter, FL, US See Attached 2023
I Heart Animal Rescue $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2023
Miami Childens Museum $10,000 Miami, FL, US See Attached 2023
The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary $10,500 Jupiter, FL, US See Attached 2023
Dolphin Research Center Inc $9,500 Grassy Key, FL, US See Attached 2023
Honeys Mini Therapy Adventures $7,500 Webster, FL, US See Attached 2023
Mccarthys Wildlife Rescue $9,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US See Attached 2023
The Key West Wildlife Center $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2023
Coral Springs Nature Center $2,000 Coral Springs, FL, US See Attached 2023
Canine Assisted Therapy $7,500 Oakland Park, FL, US See Attached 2023
Florida Keys Spca $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2023
Equine Assisted Therapies Of South $7,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2023
Tomorrows Rainbow Inc $10,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2023
Everglades Angels Dog Rescue $5,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US See Attached 2023
Abandoned Pet Rescue $6,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2023
Golden Rescue $3,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2023
Palm Beach Parrot And Bird Rescue $2,000 Jupiter, FL, US See Attached 2023
I Heart Animal Rescue $10,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2023
Miami Childens Museum $10,000 Miami, FL, US See Attached 2023
Busch Wildlife Center $10,500 Jupiter, FL, US See Attached 2022
Dolphin Research Center Inc $9,500 Grass Key, FL, US See Attached 2022
Good Karma Pet Rescue $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2022
Honeys Mini Therapy Adventures $3,000 Webster, FL, US See Attached 2022
Mccarthys Wildlife Rescue $9,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US See Attached 2022
The Key West Wildlife Center $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2022
Canine Companion $8,000 Orlando, FL, US See Attached 2022
Coral Springs Nature Center $12,500 Coral Springs, FL, US See Attached 2022
Canine Assisted Therapy $7,500 Oakland Park, FL, US See Attached 2022
Florida Keys Spca $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2022
Equine Assisted Therapies Of S Fl $13,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2022
Tomorrows Rainbow Inc $11,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2022
Busch Wildlife Center $10,500 Jupiter, FL, US See Attached 2022
Dolphin Research Center Inc $9,500 Grass Key, FL, US See Attached 2022
Good Karma Pet Rescue $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2022
Honeys Mini Therapy Adventures $3,000 Webster, FL, US See Attached 2022
Mccarthys Wildlife Rescue $9,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US See Attached 2022
The Key West Wildlife Center $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2022
Canine Companion $8,000 Orlando, FL, US See Attached 2022
Coral Springs Nature Center $12,500 Coral Springs, FL, US See Attached 2022
Canine Assisted Therapy $7,500 Oakland Park, FL, US See Attached 2022
Florida Keys Spca $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2022
Equine Assisted Therapies Of S Fl $13,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2022
Tomorrows Rainbow Inc $11,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2022
Busch Wildlife Center $10,500 Jupiter, FL, US See Attached 2022
Dolphin Research Center Inc $9,500 Grass Key, FL, US See Attached 2022
Good Karma Pet Rescue $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2022
Honeys Mini Therapy Adventures $3,000 Webster, FL, US See Attached 2022
Mccarthys Wildlife Rescue $9,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US See Attached 2022
The Key West Wildlife Center $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2022
Canine Companion $8,000 Orlando, FL, US See Attached 2022
Coral Springs Nature Center $12,500 Coral Springs, FL, US See Attached 2022
Canine Assisted Therapy $7,500 Oakland Park, FL, US See Attached 2022
Florida Keys Spca $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2022
Equine Assisted Therapies Of S Fl $13,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2022
Tomorrows Rainbow Inc $11,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2022
Busch Wildlife Center $10,500 Jupiter, FL, US See Attached 2021
Dolphin Research Center Inc $9,500 Grass Key, FL, US See Attached 2021
Good Karma Pet Rescue $5,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2021
Adopt And Save A Life Rescue Missio $4,000 Hialeah, FL, US See Attached 2021
Mccarthys Wildlife Rescue $9,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US See Attached 2021
The Key West Wildlife Center $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2021
Canine Companion $8,000 Orlando, FL, US See Attached 2021
Coral Springs Nature Center $9,000 Coral Springs, FL, US See Attached 2021
Miami Childrens Museum $8,000 Miami, FL, US See Attached 2021
Canine Assisted Therapy $8,000 Oakland Park, FL, US See Attached 2021
Hollydogs Greyhound Adoption Inc $8,000 Bonita Springs, FL, US None 2021
Florida Keys Spca $9,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2021
Equine Assisted Therapies Of S Fl $12,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2021
Vinceremos Therapudics Riding Cntr $8,000 Loxahatchee, FL, US See Attached 2021
Tomorrows Rainbow Inc $7,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached 2021
Busch Wildlife Center $16,500 Jupiter, FL, US See Attached 2020
Dolphin Research Center Inc $9,500 Marathon, FL, US See Attached 2020
Animal Rescue Force Of S Florida $4,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US See Attached 2020
Mccarthy Wildlife Rescue $5,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US See Attached 2020
The Key West Wildlife Center $6,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2020
Abandoned Pet Rescue $4,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US See Attached 2020
Coral Springs Nature Center $6,000 Coral Springs, FL, US See Attached 2020
Miami Childrens Museum $8,000 Miami, FL, US See Attached 2020
Hollydogs Greyhound Adoption Inc $6,000 Bonita Springs, FL, US See Attached 2020
Florida Keys Spca $7,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached 2020
Tri County Humane Society $7,000 Boca Raton, FL, US See Attached 2020
Florida Humane Society $6,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US See Attached 2020
Equine Assisted Therapies Of S Fl $10,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US See Attached 2020
Vinceremos Therapudics Riding Ctr $8,000 Loxahatchee, FL, US See Attached 2020
Tomorrows Rainbows $3,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US See Attached 2020
Busch Wildlife Center $10,000 Jupiter, FL, US To Support The Sanctuarys Purpose By Providing 2018
Dolphin Research Center $7,000 Grassy Key, FL, US Providing Homes To Dolphins And California Sea Lio 2018
Mccarthys Wildlife Sanctuary $7,500 West Palm Beach, FL, US Support Over 200 Animals And Organization Mission 2018
Grateful Paws Rescue $2,100 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Support The Organizations Mission No Kill Dog 2018
Miami Childrens Museum $8,000 Miami, FL, US See Attached Schedule 2018
Pet Haven Rescue $2,100 Loxahatchee, FL, US See Attached Schedule 2018
Share $2,100 Wilton Manor, FL, US See Attached Schedule 2018
The Florida Keys Spca $7,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached Schedule 2018
The Key West Wildlife Center $10,000 Key West, FL, US See Attached Schedule 2018
Palm Beach Zoo And Conservation Soc $2,300 West Palm Beach, FL, US See Attached Schedule 2018
The Tri-county Humane Society $5,000 Boca Raton, FL, US See Attached Schedule 2018
Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Ctr $3,000 Loxahatchee, FL, US See Attached Schedule 2018
Elite Greyhound Adoption $3,500 Loxahatchee, FL, US See Attached Schedule 2018
Equine Assisted Therapies Of Sth Fl $10,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US See Attached Schedule 2018
Busch Wildlife Center $10,000 Jupiter, FL, US To Support The Sanctuary's Purpose By Providing Visitors A One-of-a-kind Opportunity To Learn About Florida's Wildlife. 2017
Dolphin Research Center $10,000 Grassy Key, FL, US To Support The Organization's Mission Of Providing A Home To Dolphins And California Sea Lions. 2017
Mccarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary $7,500 West Palm Beach, FL, US To Support The Sanctuary's Over 200 Animals And The Organization's Mission. 2017
The Allen Babcock Dog Rescue $5,000 Plantation, FL, US To Support The Organization's No-kill Initiatives And To Rescue Injured And Abandoned Animals. 2017
The Tri-county Animal Rescue $5,000 Boca Raton, FL, US To Support The Organization's No-kill Animal Shelter. 2017
The Florida Keys Spca $5,000 Key West, FL, US To Support The Organization's Mission To Protect Abandoned, Unwanted And Mistreated Companion Animals. 2017
Miami Children's Museum $5,000 Miami, FL, US To Support The Needs Of All Children In Miami's Multicultural Community. 2017
Doberman Rescue League Inc $2,000 Oakland Park, FL, US To Support The Organization's Initiatives To Place Dobermans In Need Of Rescue. 2017
Boxer Friends Inc $2,000 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Support The Organization's Mission To Help Pure Breed Boxers In Need In The South Florida Area. 2017
Greatful Paws Rescue $2,500 Fort Lauderdale, FL, US To Support The Organization's No-kill Dog And Cat Rescue In South Florida. 2017
The Key West Wildlife Center $10,000 Key West, FL, US To Support The Organization's Mission To Ensure The Future Of Our Diverse Native Wildlife By Providing Timely Rescues And Quality Rehabilitation With The Hope Of Release Back To The Wild. 2017
Share $2,500 Coral Springs, FL, US To Support The Organization's Mission To Rescue, Rehabilitate And Find Loving Homes For German Shepherd Dogs In Broward, Miami-dade, And Palm Beach Counties. 2017
The Naples Zoo $2,000 Naples, FL, US To Support The Organization's Mission To Inspire People Of All Ages To Respect, Value And Help Conserve Wildlife And Our Natural World. 2017
Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center $3,000 Loxahatchee, FL, US To Support The Organization's Mission To Expand And Enrich The Lives Of Children And Adults With Disabilities Through The Benefits Of Therapeutic Horseback Riding. 2017
Pet Haven Rescue $2,500 Loxahatchee, FL, US To Support The Organization's Mission To Abolish The Suffering, Neglect, And Overpopulation Of Animals. 2017
Busch Wildlife Center $3,000 Jupiter, FL, US To Support The Sanctuary's Purpose By Providing Visitors A One-of-a-kind Opportunity To Learn About Florida's Wildlife. 2016
Mccarthy's Wildlife $3,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US To Support The Sanctuary's Over 170 Animals And The Organization's Mission. 2016
Hollydogs Greyhound Adoption $1,000 Hollywood, FL, US To Save Retired Racing Greyhounds That Otherwise Would Have Been Displaced. 2016
Have A Heart Foundation $1,000 Staten Island, NY, US To Support The Organization's Mission. 2016
Dolphin Research Center $3,000 Grassy Key, FL, US To Support The Organization's Mission.to Support The Organization's Mission Of Providing A Home To Dolphins And California Sea Lions. 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 23-7085609
Website N/A
Address 3030 NE 19TH ST Ft Lauderdale, FL 33305-1802

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Folke Peterson Wildlife Center Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Cris Boehler
Vpdirector Randy Fine
Director Howard Usher
Director Carolyn Brombacher

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.