Norman E Peterson Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Norman E Peterson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Denver, Colorado, registered in 2014, with $87,157 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
170 S Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, 80209 EIN 27-3900149 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$87K
▲ 6.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$105K
Net assets
$1.8M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Norman E Peterson Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating204 mo reserves · -20% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Norman E Peterson Family Foundation: 204 mo reserves · -20% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Norman E Peterson Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Norman E Peterson Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 170 S Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, 80209
- City
- Denver
- State
- Colorado
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40K (FY2013) to $87K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.8M
Operating margin
-20.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.8M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,157▲6.3% | $104,717▲0.9% | $1,780,574▼1.0% | $1,780,574▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $81,973▲5.7% | $103,786▲3.5% | $1,798,133▼1.3% | $1,798,133▼1.3% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $77,534▼40.9% | $100,231▼1.8% | $1,821,766▼1.2% | $1,821,766▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $131,251▲535% | $102,017▲6.0% | $1,844,463▲1.6% | $1,844,463▲1.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $20,666▼70.6% | $96,225▲63.8% | $1,815,229▼4.0% | $1,815,229▼4.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $70,343▲3.4% | $58,758▲7.4% | $1,890,788▲0.6% | $1,890,788▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $68,052▼94.0% | $54,714▼63.6% | $1,879,203▲0.7% | $1,879,203▲0.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,133,637▲67218% | $150,129▲395% | $1,865,865▲111% | $1,865,865▲111% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $1,684▼77.5% | $30,353▲22.4% | $883,713▼3.1% | $883,713▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $7,501▲141% | $24,798▼68.4% | $912,382▼1.9% | $912,382▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2014 | -$18,118▼146% | $78,520▲351% | $929,679▼9.4% | $929,679▼9.4% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $39,763 | $17,415 | $1,026,317 | $1,026,317 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Norman E Peterson Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Norman E Peterson Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-3900149, based in Denver, Colorado. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Norman E Peterson Family Foundation's EIN?
- Norman E Peterson Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-3900149.
- How much revenue does Norman E Peterson Family Foundation report?
- Norman E Peterson Family Foundation reported $87,157 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Norman E Peterson Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Norman E Peterson Family Foundation C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Norman E Peterson Family Foundation (EIN 27-3900149) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.