Our Guiding Principles

Advancing Public Benefit Through Responsible Philanthropy

The Henry Peterson Foundation is committed to disciplined grantmaking, institutional integrity, and ethical stewardship, ensuring our contributions create lasting, measurable public value.

Our Commitment

Institutional Integrity. Legal Stewardship. Enduring Impact.

Core Values in Practice

Our foundation operates on a framework of established principles that guide every decision, ensuring transparency and accountability in our philanthropic endeavors.

Integrity

Transparency

Accountability

Upholding the highest ethical standards in all our operations and interactions.

Operating with openness, providing clear communication and accessible information about our processes.

Taking full responsibility for our actions and their impact, ensuring prudent use of resources.

Explore Focus Areas

Values Informing Purpose

Understand how our foundational values shape our grantmaking frameworks and guide our support for key focus areas.