Private foundation · Orlando, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Folke H Peterson Charitable Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $5,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Williamson County. A typical grant was $5,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5,000 · 1 in Williamson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Williamson County · plus 15 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $250,000
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $250K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $317K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $277K | $8,000 | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Truist Bank Foundations Endowments · Orlando · (407) 237-4354
- What to send
- Letter of inquiry should be submitted to Truist. Potential grantees may then be requested to submit additional documentation.
- Limits
- Grants are restricted to the prevention of cruelty to animals and/or for the benefit of animals, to foster research and education of persons involved in fields benefiting animals, and for facilities to protect animals, including medical assistance and food for such animals.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
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- Truist BankCo-trustee
- Wildlife Care CenterCo-trustee
- University of FloridaCo-trustee
- University of MiamiCo-trustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Prevention of cruelty to animals (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Williamson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Sanctuary for Elephants | Brentwood, Williamson County | Prevention of cruelty to animals | $5,000 |