Private foundation · EIN 25-6885292 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pearson Fam Foundation Under Deed of Tr 07142005

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: 18 grants paid, $123K total, median $3,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$123K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Earth JusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$33K
Young Audiences IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$21K
National Council for the Traditional ArtSilver Spring, MDGeneral operating$15K
Wesleyan UniversityMiddletown, CTGeneral operating$10K
Antirecidivism CoalitionLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating$6,000
The Osborn FoundationRye, NYGeneral operating$5,000
City Lore IncNew York, NYGeneral operating$5,000
Mnff IncPasadena, CAGeneral operating$5,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaNew York, NYGeneral operating$3,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral operating$3,000
Public Media Bridge FundBoulder, COGeneral operating$3,000
Copland HouseCortlandt Manor, NYGeneral operating$2,800
Riseboro Community PartnershipBrooklyn, NYGeneral operating$2,500
Kurn Hattin Home and School for ChildrenWestminster, VTGeneral operating$2,000
Christ's Church RyeRye, NYGeneral operating$2,000
Cate SchoolCarpinteria, CAGeneral operating$2,000
Louisiana Green CorpsNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating$1,000
Home Is Here NolaNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating$1,000

By state: California 4 · New York 8 · Maryland 1 · Connecticut 1 · Colorado 1 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

Pearson Fam Foundation Under Deed of Tr 07142005 is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Mellon Bank Na, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Pearson Fam Foundation Under Deed of Tr 07142005 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 Pearson Fam Foundation Under Deed of Tr 07142005 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $123K across 18 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Pearson Fam Foundation Under Deed of Tr 07142005 give?

California (4 grants), New York (8 grants), Maryland (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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