The Pearlstone Fund Inc
Historical FunderBaltimore, Maryland · EIN 52-2179370 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Richard L Pearlstone |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 1860, Aspen CO 81612 |
| Phone | 4105322263 |
| Form and materials | Written Proposal submitted describing request to be funded with details. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Associated | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of organization | $400,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Aspen, CO | General purpose of organization | $39,000 |
| Aspen Family Connections | Aspen, CO | General purpose of organization | $30,000 |
| Aspen Santa Fe Ballet | Aspen, CO | General purpose of organization | $20,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medical Center | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of organization | $15,000 |
| Aspen Film | Aspen, CO | General purpose of organization | $10,000 |
| An End to Ignorance | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Believe in Tomorrow | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of organization | $5,000 |
| Enoch Pratt Library - Contemporaries | Baltimore, MD | General purpose of organization | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $525,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $482,245 | 11 |
| 2022 | $540,010 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610159349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2179370
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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