Peter G Peterson Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Peter G Peterson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 2008, with $65,789,481 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
399 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10022 EIN 26-0316905 Since 2008
Revenue (FY2024)
$65.8M
▲ 47.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$58.8M
Net assets
$1.2B
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.
B
—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 Peter G Peterson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating238 mo reserves · +11% 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 Peter G Peterson Foundation: 238 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a B+ 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 Peter G Peterson Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Peter G Peterson Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 399 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10022
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8.1M (FY2020) to $65.8M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $15.6MNet assets $1.2B
Operating margin
10.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.2B
Total liabilities
$15.6M
Net assets
$1.2B
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,789,481▲47.4% | $58,751,190▲16.9% | $1,163,592,867▲7.5% | $1,179,216,937▲7.6% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $44,626,096▲337% | $50,237,445▲17.2% | $1,082,001,446▲8.8% | $1,095,437,638▲8.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $10,201,057▼79.7% | $42,851,094▼5.3% | $994,471,923▼4.1% | $1,010,138,977▼4.3% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $50,280,779▲521% | $45,255,827▼6.7% | $1,036,641,519▲8.1% | $1,055,700,983▲7.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $8,095,949 | $48,509,009▲94.6% | $958,667,430▲103% | $983,527,201▲105% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $24,932,828 | $471,821,356 | $478,916,737 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Caroline Pearson — $551,000 (0.94% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Pearson | Executive Director, Pch, Phti | 40 | $551,000 |
| Suk Yun Won | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $470,271 |
| Jeffrey Holland | Vice President, Research | 40 | $333,484 |
| Laura Gordon | Sr Vp, Communications & Public Affairs | 35 | $308,125 |
| Loretta Ucelli | Evp - Strategy & Communications | 30 | $289,894 |
| Myra Sung | Vice President, Programs | 35 | $273,567 |
| Joan Ganz Cooney | Director | 2 | — |
| Michael A Peterson | Director, Chairman & Ceo | 35 | — |
| Michael Shankman | Treasurer | 15 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Peter G Peterson Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Peter G Peterson Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-0316905, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Peter G Peterson Foundation's EIN?
- Peter G Peterson Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-0316905.
- How much revenue does Peter G Peterson Foundation report?
- Peter G Peterson Foundation reported $65,789,481 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Peter G Peterson Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Peter G Peterson Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Peter G Peterson Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Peter G Peterson Foundation's latest Form 990 is $551,000, paid to Caroline Pearson (Executive Director, Pch, Phti).
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Data for Peter G Peterson Foundation (EIN 26-0316905) 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.