Pearson Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3353589 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$118K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
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
31% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rivers School | Weston, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Noble & Greenough School | Dedham, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Metrowest Women's Fund | Weston, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Canton, NY | Charitable | $7,500 |
| The Fenn School | Concord, MA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Fund for London School of Economics | New York, NY | Charitable | $3,500 |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Heading Home | Boston, MA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Runway for Recovery | Newburyport, MA | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Sunantha Camila Foundation | Lexington, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lexington Food Pantry | Lexington, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Montpelier, VT | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Marshall, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lexington Refugee Assistance Program (Lexrap) | Lexington, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Wbur | Boston, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $117,500 | 16 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640659349100504
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3353589
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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