Private foundation · EIN 01-0576324 · Hobbs, New Mexico · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Stevan & Cynthia Pearce Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $46K total, median $1,750. 75% of grants stayed in New Mexico.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$46K
Median grant
$1,750
Stays in NM
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Veritas Classical Christian AcademyHobbs, NMGeneral support$18K
Legacy Pregnancy Resource CenterHobbs, NMGeneral support$18K
Access PartnersWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
New Mexico Family Action FoundationAluquerque, NMGeneral support$2,500
Rebound New MexicoAlbuquerque, NMGeneral support$1,000
Care Net Pregnancy Center of AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque, NMGeneral support$500
Roswell Symphony FoundationRoswell, NMGeneral support$500
World MagazineAsheville, NCGeneral support$100

By state: New Mexico 6 · District of Columbia 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Stevan & Cynthia Pearce Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hobbs, New Mexico, administered in care of Stevan Pearce, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Stevan & Cynthia Pearce Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Stevan & Cynthia Pearce Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $46K across 8 grants, a median of $1,750.

Where does Stevan & Cynthia Pearce Charitable Foundation give?

New Mexico (6 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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