Pearson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 86-3173870 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$857K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$23.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $27,500 and $79,450.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Pearson endowed fund and fund for athletics performance center | $300,000 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation | Omaha, NE | Community Counseling program | $150,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Mid-America Council | Omaha, NE | Capital Campaign | $79,450 |
| St Luke United Methodist Church | Omaha, NE | 2025 Stewardship Campaign | $75,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Omaha, NE | Hodges family giving fund | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Omaha, NE | Tap family foundation fund | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Omaha, NE | Pearson family charitable fund | $50,000 |
| The Teen Center | Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands | Omaha, NE | 2025 United Way Campaign | $27,500 |
| Make-A-Wish of Nebraska | Omaha, NE | Support wishes for children | $25,000 |
| Rio Verde Community Church | Rio Verde, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $856,950 | 11 |
| 2024 | $697,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $338,300 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621219349102102
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-3173870
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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