Petters Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-2323642
Foundation Overview
Based in Newport News, VA, Petters Family Foundation has awarded 137 grants totaling $17,589,015 to organizations in Virginia, Florida and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $300 to $1,025,000, with a median award of $50,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 22 recipients (18%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
72% of all grants are concentrated in Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Virginia, funding concentrates in Newport News (46%), Hampton (17%), Richmond (17%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 256% 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
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (39%). 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 Petters 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Achievable Dream | $200,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Fund Support | 2023 |
| Bearings Bike Shop | $120,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Capital And Operational Support | 2023 |
| College Of William & Mary Foundation | $1,025,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Sponsorship Of Camp Launch Program And General Support | 2023 |
| Edmarc Hospice For Children | $2,500 | Portsmouth, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| First Spark | $2,500 | Newport News, VA, US | Education | 2023 |
| Hampton Education Foundation | $5,515 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Hilton Presbyterian Church Preschool | $2,500 | Newport News, VA, US | Hilton Presbyterian Preschool Ministry | 2023 |
| Jesuit High School | $100,000 | Tampa, FL, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Peake Childhood Center | $235,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support For Low Income Early Childhood Education | 2023 |
| Peninsula Community Foundation Of Va | $1,500 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Son Of A Saint | $45,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Improving The Lives Of Fatherless Boys In New Orlelans | 2023 |
| Soundscapes | $93,050 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Degood Foundation | $10,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Faison Center | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Mariner's Museum And Park | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Thrive Peninsula | $10,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of The Virginia Peninsula | $10,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Us Naval Academy Foundation | $200,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Support Of Naval Academy Annual Fund, Stem And Minority Outreach For Admissions. | 2023 |
| Virginia Center For Inclusive Communities | $10,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Virginia Foundation For Community College Education | $200,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Virginia Living Museum | $250,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Whro | $15,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | General Support Of Public Broadcasting | 2023 |
| An Achievable Dream | $200,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Fund Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Virginia Peninsula | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| College Of William & Mary Foundation | $1,000,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Sponsorship Of Camp Launch Program And General Support | 2022 |
| Edmarc Hospice For Children | $2,500 | Portsmouth, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hampton Education Foundation | $5,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hilton Presbyterian Church Preschool | $2,500 | Newport News, VA, US | Hilton Presbyterian Preschool Ministry | 2022 |
| Jesuit High School | $100,000 | Tampa, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Peake Childhood Center | $35,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support For Low Income Early Childhood Education | 2022 |
| Smart Beginnings | $1,500 | Newport News, VA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Son Of A Saint | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Improving The Lives Of Fatherless Boys In New Orlelans | 2022 |
| Soundscapes | $61,500 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Faison Center | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Mariner's Museum And Park | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Tougaloo College | $50,000 | Tougaloo, MS, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Naval Academy Foundation | $400,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Support Of Naval Academy Annual Fund, Stem And Minority Outreach For Admissions. | 2022 |
| Virginia Foundation For Community College Education | $250,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Whro | $15,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | General Support Of Public Broadcasting | 2022 |
| An Achievable Dream | $200,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Fund Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Virginia Peninsula | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| College Of William & Mary Foundation | $1,000,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Sponsorship Of Camp Launch Program And General Support | 2022 |
| Edmarc Hospice For Children | $2,500 | Portsmouth, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hampton Education Foundation | $5,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hilton Presbyterian Church Preschool | $2,500 | Newport News, VA, US | Hilton Presbyterian Preschool Ministry | 2022 |
| Jesuit High School | $100,000 | Tampa, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Peake Childhood Center | $35,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support For Low Income Early Childhood Education | 2022 |
| Smart Beginnings | $1,500 | Newport News, VA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Son Of A Saint | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Improving The Lives Of Fatherless Boys In New Orlelans | 2022 |
| Soundscapes | $61,500 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Faison Center | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Mariner's Museum And Park | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Tougaloo College | $50,000 | Tougaloo, MS, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Naval Academy Foundation | $400,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Support Of Naval Academy Annual Fund, Stem And Minority Outreach For Admissions. | 2022 |
| Virginia Foundation For Community College Education | $250,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Whro | $15,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | General Support Of Public Broadcasting | 2022 |
| An Achievable Dream | $200,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Fund Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Virginia Peninsula | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| College Of William & Mary Foundation | $1,000,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Sponsorship Of Camp Launch Program And General Support | 2022 |
| Edmarc Hospice For Children | $2,500 | Portsmouth, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hampton Education Foundation | $5,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Hilton Presbyterian Church Preschool | $2,500 | Newport News, VA, US | Hilton Presbyterian Preschool Ministry | 2022 |
| Jesuit High School | $100,000 | Tampa, FL, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Peake Childhood Center | $35,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support For Low Income Early Childhood Education | 2022 |
| Smart Beginnings | $1,500 | Newport News, VA, US | Education | 2022 |
| Son Of A Saint | $10,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | Improving The Lives Of Fatherless Boys In New Orlelans | 2022 |
| Soundscapes | $61,500 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Faison Center | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Mariner's Museum And Park | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Tougaloo College | $50,000 | Tougaloo, MS, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Us Naval Academy Foundation | $400,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Support Of Naval Academy Annual Fund, Stem And Minority Outreach For Admissions. | 2022 |
| Virginia Foundation For Community College Education | $250,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Whro | $15,000 | Norfolk, VA, US | General Support Of Public Broadcasting | 2022 |
| Bearings Bike Shop | $100,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Capital And Operational Support | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Virginia Peninsula | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| College Of William & Mary Foundation | $1,000,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Sponsorship Of Camp Launch Program And General Support | 2021 |
| Downtown Hampton Child Development Center | $30,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support For Low Income Early Childhood Education | 2021 |
| Edmarc Hospice For Children | $2,500 | Portsmouth, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Hilton Presbyterian Church Preschool | $2,500 | Newport News, VA, US | Hilton Presbyterian Preschool Ministry | 2021 |
| Jesuit High School | $100,000 | Tampa, FL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Soundscapes | $65,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Faison Center | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| The Mariner's Museum And Park | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Tougaloo College | $50,000 | Tougaloo, MS, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Us Naval Academy Foundation | $200,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Support Of Naval Academy Annual Fund, Stem And Minority Outreach For Admissions. | 2021 |
| Virginia Foundation For Community College Education | $200,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| An Achievable Dream | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Fund Support | 2020 |
| Bearings Bike Shop | $100,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Capital And Operational Support | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Virginia Peninsula | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| College Of William & Mary Foundation | $1,000,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Sponsorship Of Camp Launch Program And General Support | 2020 |
| Downtown Hampton Child Development Center | $30,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support For Low Income Early Childhood Education | 2020 |
| Downtown Hampton Child Development Center | $300 | Hampton, VA, US | Music For Learning | 2020 |
| Hampton Education Foundation | $5,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Jesuit High School | $100,000 | Tampa, FL, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Smart Beginnings | $1,000 | Newport News, VA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Soundscapes | $40,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Faison Center | $5,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| The Mariner's Museum And Park | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Tougaloo College | $50,000 | Tougaloo, MS, US | General Support | 2020 |
| United Way Of The Virginia Peninsula | $1,000,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Us Naval Academy Foundation | $200,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Support Of Naval Academy Annual Fund, Stem And Minority Outreach For Admissions. | 2020 |
| Virginia Center For Inclusive Communities | $50,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Virginia Early Childhood Foundation | $1,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Education | 2020 |
| Virginia Foundation For Community College Education | $200,000 | Richmond, VA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| An Achievable Dream | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Fund Support | 2018 |
| Bearings Bike Shop | $130,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of The Virginia Peninsula | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | Vision 2020 Campaign | 2018 |
| College Of William & Mary Foundation | $400,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Sponsorship Of Camp Launch Program | 2018 |
| Downtown Hampton Child Development Center | $31,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support For Low Income Early Childhood Education | 2018 |
| Downtown Hampton Child Development Center | $3,000 | Hampton, VA, US | Musikgarten | 2018 |
| Hampton Mayor's Book Club Co Healthy Families Partnership | $4,600 | Hamton, VA, US | Full Month Sponsorship | 2018 |
| Hilton Presbyterian Church | $2,025 | Newport News, VA, US | Hilton Presbyterian Preschool Ministry | 2018 |
| Jesuit High School | $50,000 | Tampa, FL, US | Jesuit's Annual Fund And Summer Bridge Program | 2018 |
| Saint Leo University | $50,000 | Saint Leo, FL, US | Petters Scholarship Funding | 2018 |
| Us Naval Academy Foundation | $200,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Support Of Naval Academy Annual Fund, Stem And Minority Outreach For Admissions. | 2018 |
| Virginia Capitol Foundation | $100,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Women's Monument, Voices From The Garden | 2018 |
| Virginia Foundation For Community College Education | $200,000 | Richmond, VA, US | Vfcce Unrestricted Endowed Fund And Vfcce Unrestricted Fund | 2018 |
| Virginia Living Museum | $50,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support Of The Future Ready Campaign | 2018 |
| An Achievable Dream | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Fund Support | 2017 |
| Bearings Bike Shop | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| College Of William & Mary Foundation | $250,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Sponsorship Of Camp Launch Program | 2017 |
| Downtown Hampton Child Development Center | $25,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support For Low Income Early Childhood Education | 2017 |
| Kipp Believe College Prep | $7,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sponsorship Of College Prep Tour For Low Income Students | 2017 |
| Saint Leo University | $50,000 | Saint Leo, FL, US | Petters Scholarship Funding | 2017 |
| Us Naval Academy Foundation | $200,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Support Of Naval Academy Annual Fund, Stem And Minority Outreach For Admissions. | 2017 |
| Virginia Living Museum | $50,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support Of The Future Ready Campaign | 2017 |
| An Achievable Dream | $100,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Fund Support | 2016 |
| Bearings Bike Shop | $55,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| College Of William & Mary Foundation | $250,000 | Williamsburg, VA, US | Sponsorship Of Camp Launch Program | 2016 |
| Downtown Hampton Child Development Center | $25,000 | Hampton, VA, US | General Support For Low Income Early Childhood Education | 2016 |
| Hilton Presbyterian Church | $2,025 | Newport News, VA, US | Hilton Presbyterian Preschool Ministry | 2016 |
| Kipp Believe College Prep | $7,500 | New Orleans, LA, US | Sponsorship Of College Prep Tour For Low Income Students | 2016 |
| Kipp Strive Academy | $1,500 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2016 |
| Kipp Strive Academy | $1,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Phoenix Founders Scholarship | 2016 |
| Saint Leo University | $50,000 | Saint Leo, FL, US | Petters Scholarship Funding | 2016 |
| Us Naval Academy Foundation | $200,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Support Of Naval Academy Annual Fund, Stem And Minority Outreach For Admissions. | 2016 |
| Virginia Living Museum | $50,000 | Newport News, VA, US | General Support Of The Future Ready Campaign | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 45-2323642 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 134 JAMES RIVER DR Newport News, VA 23601-3604 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Petters Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Secretary/treasurer | C Michael Petters |
|---|---|
| President | Nancy B Petters |
| Vice President | Sarah Fletcher |
| Vice President | Caroline G Sauer |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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