Herman & Katherine Peters | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-4180010

Foundation Overview

Based in Antioch, IL, Herman & Katherine Peters has awarded 206 grants totaling $1,826,250 to organizations in Illinois, Minnesota and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $251,500, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,826,250
Total Assets
$7,810,754
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
140
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Decline
-98% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 63%

88 of 140 recipients (63%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

54% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 12 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (32%), Palatine (9%), See Attached (5%).

Funding Trajectory
-18%

Declining funding trend with 18% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Education + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (38%). 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 Herman & Katherine Peters'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
A Safe Place $2,500 Zion, IL, US Charitable 2023
American Red Cross $10,000 Washington Dc, DC, US Charitable 2023
Benet Academy $7,500 Lombard, IL, US Charitable 2023
Bridges Nfp $5,000 Bartlett, IL, US Charitable 2023
Casa Central $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Casa Of Lake County $1,000 Vernon Hills, IL, US Charitable 2023
Chicago Coalition For Homeless $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Childrens Home And Aid $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Childrens Oncology Services $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Compassion International $2,500 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2023
Convoy Of Hope $2,500 Springfield, MO, US Charitable 2023
Dunes Learning Center $2,500 Porter, IN, US Charitable 2023
Evangelical Covenant Church $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Faith Community Homes $1,000 Arlington Heights, IL, US Charitable 2023
Feed My Starving Children $1,000 Coon Rapids, MN, US Charitable 2023
Feed The Children $10,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US Charitable 2023
Food For The Poor $10,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US Charitable 2023
Fox Valley Food For Health $10,000 Geneva, IL, US Charitable 2023
Gigis Playhouse $7,500 Hoffman Estates, IL, US Charitable 2023
Glenwood Academy $10,000 Glenwood, IL, US Charitable 2023
Global Action $2,500 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2023
Gumbo Limbo Nature Preserve $1,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Charitable 2023
Habitat Of Lake County $1,000 Waukegan, IL, US Charitable 2023
Harper Foundation $1,000 Palatine, IL, US Charitable 2023
Holy Family Ministries $1,000 Northbrook, IL, US Charitable 2023
Kinship United $2,500 Rolling Meadows, IL, US Charitable 2023
La Casa Norte $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Little City $5,000 Palatine, IL, US Charitable 2023
Little City $5,000 Palatine, IL, US Charitable 2023
Meals On Wheels Foundation $1,000 N Riverside, IL, US Charitable 2023
New Moms $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Northern Ill Food Bank $10,000 Geneva, IL, US Charitable 2023
Northwestern Medicine $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Nw Comm Hospital Foundation $5,000 Arlington Hts, IL, US Charitable 2023
Pacific Garden Mission $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Salvation Army Usa $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Sandoway Discovery Center $1,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Charitable 2023
Scholarship America $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Charitable 2023
Shelter Inc $1,000 Arlington Hts, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Bridge Youth And Family $2,600 Palatine, IL, US Charitable 2023
Silver Birch Ranch $10,000 White Lake, WI, US Charitable 2023
The Harbour $1,000 Park Ridge, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Navigators $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2023
The Night Ministry $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Soup Kitchen $1,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US Charitable 2023
Toys For Tots $1,000 Triangle, VA, US Charitable 2023
University Of Chicago Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
We Are Alright Organization $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Charitable 2023
World Vision $5,000 Federal Way, WA, US Charitable 2023
Cuthbert-adrian College $2,500 Adrian, MI, US Scholarship 2023
Bridges-university Of Wisconsin-platteville $2,500 Platteville, WI, US Scholarship 2023
Doorack-colorado State University Fort Collins $2,500 Fort Collins, CO, US Scholarship 2023
Downing-grand Canyon University $2,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarship 2023
Foster-wheaton College $2,500 Wheaton, IL, US Scholarship 2023
Hendin-siena Heights University $2,500 Adrian, MI, US Scholarship 2023
Huelsbeck University Of Wisconsin-milwaukee $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Scholarship 2023
Leyva-grand Canyon University $2,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarship 2023
Librizzi-university Of Colorado-boulder $2,500 Boulder, CO, US Scholarship 2023
Magana-university Of Illinois $2,500 Urbana, IL, US Scholarship 2023
Martin-western Illinois University $2,500 Macomb, IL, US Scholarship 2023
Moder-univ Of Wisconsin Stevens Point $2,500 Stevens Point, WI, US Scholarship 2023
O'sullivan-regis University $2,500 Denver, CO, US Scholarship 2023
Sandoval-grand Canyon University $2,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarship 2023
Schaefer-colorado State University $2,500 Fort Collins, CO, US Scholarship 2023
Souders-calvin University $2,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Scholarship 2023
Stark-southern Illinois Edwardsville $2,500 Edwardsville, IL, US Scholarship 2023
Vandenheuvel-calvin University $2,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Scholarship 2023
Waltenberg-northland College $2,500 Ashland, WI, US Scholarship 2023
Willi-university Of Wisconsin Eau Claire $2,500 Eau Claire, WI, US Scholarship 2023
Yogerst-grank Canyon University $2,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarship 2023
A Safe Place $2,500 Zion, IL, US Charitable 2023
American Red Cross $10,000 Washington Dc, DC, US Charitable 2023
Benet Academy $7,500 Lombard, IL, US Charitable 2023
Bridges Nfp $5,000 Bartlett, IL, US Charitable 2023
Casa Central $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Casa Of Lake County $1,000 Vernon Hills, IL, US Charitable 2023
Chicago Coalition For Homeless $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Childrens Home And Aid $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Childrens Oncology Services $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Compassion International $2,500 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2023
Convoy Of Hope $2,500 Springfield, MO, US Charitable 2023
Dunes Learning Center $2,500 Porter, IN, US Charitable 2023
Evangelical Covenant Church $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Faith Community Homes $1,000 Arlington Heights, IL, US Charitable 2023
Feed My Starving Children $1,000 Coon Rapids, MN, US Charitable 2023
Feed The Children $10,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US Charitable 2023
Food For The Poor $10,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US Charitable 2023
Fox Valley Food For Health $10,000 Geneva, IL, US Charitable 2023
Gigis Playhouse $7,500 Hoffman Estates, IL, US Charitable 2023
Glenwood Academy $10,000 Glenwood, IL, US Charitable 2023
Global Action $2,500 Wheaton, IL, US Charitable 2023
Gumbo Limbo Nature Preserve $1,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Charitable 2023
Habitat Of Lake County $1,000 Waukegan, IL, US Charitable 2023
Harper Foundation $1,000 Palatine, IL, US Charitable 2023
Holy Family Ministries $1,000 Northbrook, IL, US Charitable 2023
Kinship United $2,500 Rolling Meadows, IL, US Charitable 2023
La Casa Norte $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Little City $5,000 Palatine, IL, US Charitable 2023
Little City $5,000 Palatine, IL, US Charitable 2023
Meals On Wheels Foundation $1,000 N Riverside, IL, US Charitable 2023
New Moms $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Northern Ill Food Bank $10,000 Geneva, IL, US Charitable 2023
Northwestern Medicine $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Nw Comm Hospital Foundation $5,000 Arlington Hts, IL, US Charitable 2023
Pacific Garden Mission $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Salvation Army Usa $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Sandoway Discovery Center $1,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Charitable 2023
Scholarship America $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Charitable 2023
Shelter Inc $1,000 Arlington Hts, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Bridge Youth And Family $2,600 Palatine, IL, US Charitable 2023
Silver Birch Ranch $10,000 White Lake, WI, US Charitable 2023
The Harbour $1,000 Park Ridge, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Navigators $1,000 Colorado Springs, CO, US Charitable 2023
The Night Ministry $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
The Soup Kitchen $1,000 Boynton Beach, FL, US Charitable 2023
Toys For Tots $1,000 Triangle, VA, US Charitable 2023
University Of Chicago Foundation $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
We Are Alright Organization $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Charitable 2023
World Vision $5,000 Federal Way, WA, US Charitable 2023
Cuthbert-adrian College $2,500 Adrian, MI, US Scholarship 2023
Bridges-university Of Wisconsin-platteville $2,500 Platteville, WI, US Scholarship 2023
Doorack-colorado State University Fort Collins $2,500 Fort Collins, CO, US Scholarship 2023
Downing-grand Canyon University $2,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarship 2023
Foster-wheaton College $2,500 Wheaton, IL, US Scholarship 2023
Hendin-siena Heights University $2,500 Adrian, MI, US Scholarship 2023
Huelsbeck University Of Wisconsin-milwaukee $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Scholarship 2023
Leyva-grand Canyon University $2,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarship 2023
Librizzi-university Of Colorado-boulder $2,500 Boulder, CO, US Scholarship 2023
Magana-university Of Illinois $2,500 Urbana, IL, US Scholarship 2023
Martin-western Illinois University $2,500 Macomb, IL, US Scholarship 2023
Moder-univ Of Wisconsin Stevens Point $2,500 Stevens Point, WI, US Scholarship 2023
O'sullivan-regis University $2,500 Denver, CO, US Scholarship 2023
Sandoval-grand Canyon University $2,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarship 2023
Schaefer-colorado State University $2,500 Fort Collins, CO, US Scholarship 2023
Souders-calvin University $2,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Scholarship 2023
Stark-southern Illinois Edwardsville $2,500 Edwardsville, IL, US Scholarship 2023
Vandenheuvel-calvin University $2,500 Grand Rapids, MI, US Scholarship 2023
Waltenberg-northland College $2,500 Ashland, WI, US Scholarship 2023
Willi-university Of Wisconsin Eau Claire $2,500 Eau Claire, WI, US Scholarship 2023
Yogerst-grank Canyon University $2,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Scholarship 2023
Scholarships - See Attached-nc $55,000 See Attached, IL, US Education 2022
Grants - See Attached-pc $178,600 See Attached, IL, US Charitable 2022
Scholarships - See Attached-nc $55,000 See Attached, IL, US Education 2022
Grants - See Attached-pc $178,600 See Attached, IL, US Charitable 2022
Scholarships - See Attached-nc $55,000 See Attached, IL, US Education 2022
Grants - See Attached-pc $178,600 See Attached, IL, US Charitable 2022
A Safe Place $2,500 Zion, IL, US Domestic Violence And Human Trafficking 2021
Alight Formerly Arc $1,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Humanitarian Aid And Disaster Relief 2021
American Red Cross $10,000 Washington, DC, US Humanitarian Aid And Disaster Relief 2021
Benet Academy $7,500 Lisle, IL, US Educational Support 2021
Bridges Nfp $5,000 Winfield, IL, US Education And Support Of People In Need 2021
Casa Central $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Children And Youth Support 2021
Chicago Coalition For The Homeless $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Care To The Homeless 2021
Children's Home And Aid $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Assistance To Children In Need 2021
Children's Oncology Services $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Support To Children In Need With Cancer 2021
Compassion International $2,500 Colorado Springs, CO, US Support To Children In Poverty 2021
Convoy Of Hope $1,000 Springfield, MO, US Humanitarian Relief And Aid 2021
Dunes Learning Center $2,500 Porter, IN, US Environmental Education Of Children In Need 2021
Family Forward $1,000 Arlington Heights, IL, US Support Of Children In Need 2021
Feed My Starving Children $2,500 Coon Rapids, MN, US Support Of Children In Need 2021
Feed The Children $20,000 Oklahoma City, OK, US Support To Children In Need 2021
Food For The Poor $10,000 Coconut Creek, FL, US Support Of Children In Need 2021
Fox Valley Food For Health $30,000 Geneva, IL, US Education To Children And Support Of Nutrition 2021
Gigi's Playhouse $27,500 Hofffman Estates, IL, US Contribution To Children In Need 2021
Glenwood Academy $10,000 Glenwood, IL, US Educational Grant To Children In Need 2021
Global Action $2,500 Wheaton, IL, US Contribution To Children In Need 2021
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center $1,000 Boca Raton, FL, US Educational Grant To Children In Need 2021
Holy Family Ministries $1,000 Northbrook, IL, US Educational Contribution To Children In Need 2021
Kinship United $2,500 Rolling Meadows, IL, US Contribution To Children In Need 2021
La Casa Norte $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Conrtibutions To Children In Need 2021
Little City Foundation $5,000 Palatine, IL, US Contribution To Children In Need 2021
Northwest Community Hospital Founda $20,000 Arlington Heights, IL, US Medical Contribution For Children In Need 2021
New Moms $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Contributions To Children In Need 2021
Northern Illinois Food Bank $10,000 Geneva, IL, US Contribution To Children In Need 2021
Northwestern Memorial Foundation $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Medical Contribution To Children In Need 2021
Pacific Garden Mission $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Contribution To Children In Need 2021
Salvation Army Usa $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Contribution To Children In Need 2021
Sandoway Discovery Center $1,000 Delray Beach, FL, US Educational Contribution To Chldren In Need 2021
Scholarship America $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Educational Contribution To Children In Need 2021
The Shelter $1,000 Arlington Heights, IL, US Contribution To Children In Need 2021
Silver Birch Ranch $15,000 White Lake, WI, US Educational Contribution To Children In Need 2021
The Bridge Youth Services $2,500 Palatine, IL, US Contribution To Children In Need 2021
The Harbour $1,000 Park Ridge, IL, US Contribution To Children In Need 2021
The Night Ministry $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Contribution To Children In Need 2021
University Of Chicago $40,000 Chicago, IL, US Medical Contribution To Childen In Need 2021
World Vision $5,000 Federal Way, WA, US Contribution To Children In Need 2021
Scholarship To Student Almgren $2,500 Golden, CO, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Beshouri $2,500 Ann Arbor, MI, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Boehm $2,500 Appleton, WI, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Crist $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarhsip To Student Doorack $2,500 Fort Collins, CO, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Grech $2,500 Dearborn, MI, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Hendin $2,500 Adrian, MI, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Hidalgo $2,500 Holland, MI, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Huelsbeck $2,500 Milwaukee, WI, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Johnson $2,500 Fort Collins, CO, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Librizzi $2,500 Boulder, CO, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Magana $2,500 Urbana, IL, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Miller $2,500 Tempe, AZ, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Moder $5,000 Stevens Point, WI, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Studetn O'sullivan $2,500 Denver, CO, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Schaefer $2,500 Fort Collins, CO, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Servais $2,500 Madison, WI, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarship To Student Stark $2,500 Carbondale, IL, US Educational Scholarship 2021
Scholarships - See Statement Attached $48,750 Various, IL, US Education 2020
Grants - See Statement Attached $251,500 Various, IL, US Charitable 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Herman & Katherine Peters as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 36-4180010
Website http://www.petersfoundation.org
Address 1058 INVERNESS DR Antioch, IL 60002-2707

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Herman & Katherine Peters's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director/president Scot A Leonard
Director Jeanine Holtsford
Director George Carroll
Director James Devine
Director Cyndy Hass

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.