Perry & Teresa Pearson Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyRidgewood, New Jersey · EIN 13-3636275 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$170K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$7,000
Total assets$91K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $12,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Lakes Art Center | Okoboji, IA | Educational | $39,500 |
| Opportunity International | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $23,475 |
| Ability 360 Inc | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Bedell YMCA | Spirit Lake, IA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Historic Arnolds Park | Arnolds Park, IA | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Dickinson County Trails | Okoboji, IA | Educational | $10,000 |
| Lakeside Lab | Milford, IA | Educational | $8,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $8,000 |
| 3D Robotics | San Diego, CA | Educational | $7,000 |
| Okoboji Foundation | Okoboji, IA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Music Instrument Museum | Minneapolis, MN | Educational | $3,500 |
| Boyce Thompson Arboretum | Superior, AZ | Educational | $2,500 |
| Gold Canyon Arts Council | Gold Canyon, AZ | Educational | $2,500 |
| Arts on the Grand | Spencer, IA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Southwestern Steel Guitar Assoc | Globe, AZ | Educational | $1,171 |
| Iowa Lakes Unitarian Universalist | Okoboji, IA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lakes Regional Health Fdn | Spirit Lake, IA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Okoboji Blue Water Festival | Arnolds Park, IA | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $169,646 | 18 |
| 2023 | $143,370 | 21 |
| 2022 | $165,256 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631029349100708
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3636275
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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