Amy and Chip Pearson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Paul, Minnesota · EIN 47-5277448 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$519K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Academy and Summit School | St Paul, MN | Education | $191,000 |
| Neighborhood House | St Paul, MN | Community | $100,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Education | $50,000 |
| Milkweed Editions | Minneapolis, MN | Entrepreneurship | $33,000 |
| Neighborhood Development Center | St Paul, MN | Entrepreneurship | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Brooklyn Park, MN | Community | $20,000 |
| Mill City Farmers Market | Minneapolis, MN | Entrepreneurship | $15,000 |
| Keystone Community Services | St Paul, MN | Community | $10,000 |
| Northern Star Scouting | Fort Snelling, MN | Education | $10,000 |
| Mac Admins Foundation | Middletown, MD | Entrepreneurship | $10,000 |
| Creative Enterprise Zone | St Paul, MN | Community economic development | $9,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | St Paul, MN | Environment | $5,000 |
| St Paul Central High School | St Paul, MN | Education | $5,000 |
| Women Venture | Minneapolis, MN | Entrepreneurship | $5,000 |
| Pink Cloud Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Community | $5,000 |
| The Family Partnership | Minneapolis, MN | Community | $5,000 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | St Paul, MN | Community | $5,000 |
| Small Sums | St Paul, MN | Community | $5,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | St Paul, MN | Environment | $5,000 |
| The Bakken Museum | Minneapolis, MN | Education | $2,000 |
| The Acreage at Osceola | Osceola, WI | Arts education environment | $2,000 |
| Camba Trails | Cable, WI | Environment | $1,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Minneapolis, MN | Environment | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $519,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $493,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $500,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642299349100464
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5277448
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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