Private foundation · EIN 86-3173870 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pearson Family 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: 11 grants paid, $857K total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$857K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$18M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Creighton UniversityOmaha, NEPearson endowed fund and fund for athletics performance center$300K
Nebraska Methodist Hospital FoundationOmaha, NECommunity Counseling program$150K
Boy Scouts of America - Mid-America CouncilOmaha, NECapital Campaign$79K
St Luke United Methodist ChurchOmaha, NE2025 Stewardship Campaign$75K
Donor Advised Charitable GivingOmaha, NEHodges family giving fund$50K
Donor Advised Charitable GivingOmaha, NETap family foundation fund$50K
Donor Advised Charitable GivingOmaha, NEPearson family charitable fund$50K
The Teen CenterOmaha, NEGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
United Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NE2025 United Way Campaign$28K
Make-A-Wish of NebraskaOmaha, NESupport wishes for children$25K
Rio Verde Community ChurchRio Verde, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$20K

By state: Nebraska 10 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Pearson Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Family 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 Pearson Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $857K across 11 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Pearson Family Foundation give?

Nebraska (10 grants), Arizona (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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