Transparency & Inquiries

Frequently Asked Questions

Verified administrative guidance regarding 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, grantmaking eligibility principles, institutional governance, and Montecito office operations.

501(c)(3)

Tax-Exempt Organization

13-6161002

Federal Tax Identification

Policy Repository

Foundation Operations & Governance

Grantmaking Procedures & Standards

Governance & Legal Status

Grants are disbursed according to formal foundation priorities in education, healthcare, and human services. Eligibility principles require verified tax-exempt status, institutional alignment, and documented administrative capacity before formal evaluation.

The Henry Peterson Foundation operates as a registered 501(c)(3) private charitable foundation under Federal EIN 13-6161002. Led by President Maxine Prisyon, the foundation maintains strict adherence to federal regulatory mandates and California non-profit compliance standards from its Montecito administration office.

Public Transparency & Contact

In accordance with federal regulations for private foundations, governing documentation and formal inquiry procedures are accessible through our administrative office during standard business hours in Montecito, California.

Require Additional Documentation?

Reach our Montecito administrative office directly for formal inquiries, compliance inquiries, or statutory disclosures.