Norman E Peterson & Diana Lager Peterson
Private foundation · Sarasota, FL · EIN 59-2749952 · reported 2023–2025
59grants reported
$3,000median award
$2,500lower quartile
$1,000smallest grant
$206Ktotal paid
4states reached
3years giving
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 11 of its 59 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $46K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Gives every year. This foundation reported grants in 2023, 2024, 2025. A funder that shows up year after year is worth a letter even if this year is a no.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida West Coast Symphony INC Dba Sarasota Orchestra THE MISSION OF THE SARASOTA ORCHESTRA IS TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE AND ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH HIGH QU | Sarasota, FL | $10,000 |
| Sarasota Opera Association | Sarasota, FL | $9,000 |
| Ringling College OF Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | $6,000 |
| Sarasota Opera Association INC TO PRODUCE OUTSTANDING OPERA TRUE TO THE VISION OF THE COMPOSER, TO ENTERTAIN, ENRICH, AND EDUCATE T | Sarasota, FL | $6,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Dba Ajc | New York, NY | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services OF the Suncoast | Sarasota, FL | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation OF Sarasota-Manatee | Sarasota, FL | $5,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Sarasota, FL | $5,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | Sarasota, FL | $5,000 |
| All-Star Children's Foundation INC TO BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE THROUGH INNOVATION, SCIENCE, AND COMPASSION. | Sarosota, FL | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Committee Dba Ajc TO ENHANCE THE WELLBEING OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND ISRAEL, AND TO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC | New York, NY | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services OF the Suncoast INC GUIDED BY THE JEWISH TRADITION OF HELPING ALL PEOPLE, EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TOWARD SELF- | Sarasota, FL | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation OF Sarasota-Manatee INC TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH LIFE AND IDENTITY IN OUR COMMUNITY, PROVIDE FOR JEWISH PEOPLE IN NEED AND PROMO | Sarasota, FL | $5,000 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens INC TO PROVIDE BAYFRONT SANCTUARIES CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH AIR PLANTS OF THE WORLD, NATIVE NATURE, AND O | Sarasota, FL | $5,000 |
| Embracing Our Differences INC | Sarasota, FL | $4,000 |
| Embracing Our Differences | Sarasota, FL | $4,000 |
| Embracing Our Differences INC TO USE THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE ARTS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE TO CREATE A BETTER WORLD. WE ENVI | Sarasota, FL | $4,000 |
| Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Housing Council Dba Aviva-A Campus for Senior Life THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS AND PROMOTES DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS | Sarasota, FL | $4,000 |
| Library Foundation OF Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | $3,750 |
| Library Foundation OF Sarasota County INC MISSION IS TO CHAMPION STRONG PUBLIC LIBRARIES, SUPPORT INNOVATION AND HELP EXTEND THE LIBRARY SYSTE | Sarasota, FL | $3,750 |
| Hermitage Artist Retreat | Englewood, FL | $3,250 |
| Country Dance and Song Society | Easthampton, MA | $3,000 |
| Hermitage Artist Retreat INC | Englewood, FL | $3,000 |
| Pinewoods Camp INC | Plymouth, MA | $3,000 |
| Wm J Brennan Center for Justice INC | New York, NY | $3,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | $3,000 |
| Children First | Sarasota, FL | $3,000 |
| National Council OF Jewish Women INC | Sarasota, FL | $3,000 |
| Pinewoods Camp INC | Plymouth, MA | $3,000 |
| Children First ENGAGES FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY AND THROUGH THE COURT IN ORDER TO ENSURE A SAFE, STABLE, NURTURING | Sarasota, FL | $3,000 |
| Country Dance and Song Society WE CONNECT AND SUPPORT PEOPLE IN BUILDING AND SUSTAINING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES THROUGH PARTICIPATORY D | Easthampton, MA | $3,000 |
| Hermitage Artist Retreat INC TO INSPIRE AND FOSTER THE MOST INFLUENTIAL AND CULTURALLY CONSEQUENTIAL ART AND ARTISTS OF OUR TIME; | Englewood, FL | $3,000 |
| Key Chorale INC DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMMING, ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, EDUCATIONAL OUT | Sarasota, FL | $3,000 |
| National Council OF Jewish Women Incorporated Dba Ncjw INSPIRED BY JEWISH VALUES, THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN IS A GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION OF VOLU | Washington, DC | $3,000 |
| Neuro Challenge Foundation INC TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S AND THEIR CAREGIVERS, TODAY. | Sarasota, FL | $3,000 |
| Pines OF Sarasota Foundation INC TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE PINES OF SARASOTA, INC., A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROVIDER OF SKILLED NU | Sarasota, FL | $3,000 |
| Pinewoods Camp INC TO PROVIDE A DANCE FACILITY FOR TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS TEACHING DANCE. | Plymouth, MA | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood TO PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL REPRODUCTIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES, HONEST EDUCATION AND ADV | Sarasota, FL | $3,000 |
| The Circus Arts Conservatory INC (formerly Circus Sarasota INC) TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE STUDENTS USING UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE LEARNING PROGRAMS, TO MEASURABLY IMPROVE | Sarasota, FL | $3,000 |
| William J Brennan Center for Justice INC A NONPARTISAN LAW AND POLICY INSTITUTE THAT SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE AMERICAN SYSTEMS OF DEMOCRACY AND J | New York, NY | $3,000 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | Sarasota, FL | $2,500 |
| Ringling Museum of Art Fdn INC | Sarasota, FL | $2,500 |
| Library Fdn of Sarasota County INC | Sarasota, FL | $2,500 |
| Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | $2,500 |
| Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Hsg Cncl | Sarasota, FL | $2,500 |
| Marie Selby Botanical Gardens INC | Sarasota, FL | $2,500 |
| Sarasota Opera Association INC | Sarasota, FL | $2,500 |
| Pines OF Sarasota Foundation | Sarasota, FL | $2,500 |
| Ringling Museum OF Art | Sarasota, FL | $2,500 |
| Sarasota Art Museum | Sarasota, FL | $2,500 |
| Ringling College OF Art and Design INC RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN IS A SMALL, PRIVATE COLLEGE OFFERING PROGRAMS LEADING TO DEGREES | Sarasota, FL | $2,500 |
| Sarasota Art Museum TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF CONTEMPORARY ART. THE MUSEUM AIMS TO IN | Sarasota, FL | $2,500 |
| The John & Mable Ringling Museum OF Art Foundation Incorporated A DIRECT-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION AS DEFINED IN FLORIDA STATUTE 1004.45 FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE JOHN & MA | Sarasota, FL | $2,500 |
| Circus Arts OF Sarasota Conservancy | Sarasota, FL | $2,000 |
| American Bicycling Education Association DEDICATED TO PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE BICYCLING EDUCATION TO RIDERS OF ALL AGES. THROUGH INNOVATIVE P | Winter Springs, FL | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Sarasota, FL | $1,500 |
| Conservation Foundation OF the Gulf Coast | Osprey, FL | $1,000 |
| Country Dance and Song Society | Easthampton, MA | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation | Sarasota, FL | $1,000 |
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