Pearson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMequon, Wisconsin · EIN 45-2133889 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$159K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,600
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,300 and $18,550.
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
25% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folds of Honor - Wisconsin Chapter | Pewaukee, WI | General support | $37,100 |
| Ozaukee Food Alliance | Saukville, WI | General support | $26,500 |
| Lipsett Lake Association | Spooner, WI | General support | $18,550 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Laguna Hills, CA | General support | $18,550 |
| Winged Freedom Raptor Hospital | Spooner, WI | General support | $15,900 |
| Voyageurs Wolf Project | International Falls, MN | General support | $10,600 |
| Cedarburg Cultural Center | Cedarburg, WI | General support | $10,600 |
| Special Spaces | Mequon, WI | General support | $5,300 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee County | Milwaukee, WI | General support | $5,300 |
| All Iowa Lawn Tennis Club | Charles City, IA | General support | $5,300 |
| Cedarburg Athletic Booster Club | Cedarburg, WI | General support | $2,650 |
| Best Buddies Wisconsin | Wauwatosa, WI | General support | $2,650 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $159,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $127,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $108,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349100039
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2133889
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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