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Also known as: C/O JOHN E NELSON
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Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust is a private corporation based in OMAHA, NE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is John E Nelson. It holds total assets of $153K. Annual income is reported at $340K. Total assets have decreased from $1.4M in 2011 to $285K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Nebraska. According to available records, Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust has made 82 grants totaling $506K, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $166K and $170K annually from 2020 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $20K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Nebraska and District of Columbia and Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$13K
Based on 30 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 82 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NE, DC, VA.
Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $506K across 82 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $20K.
Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust is headquartered in OMAHA, NE. While based in NE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John E Nelson | TRUSTEE | $14K | $0 | $14K |
Total Giving
$203K
Total Assets
$285K
Fair Market Value
$317K
Net Worth
$285K
Grants Paid
$185K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$6K
Distribution Amount
$26K
Total: $283K
Total Grants
82
Total Giving
$506K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $14K | 2022 |
| Hastings College FoundationREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $20K | 2022 |
| Nebraska Family Alliance IncREGULAR OPERATIONS | Lincoln, NE | $15K | 2022 |
| Open Door MissionREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $15K | 2022 |
| Lutheran Family Services Of Ne IncREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $13K | 2022 |
| Omaha Presbyterian Seminary FoundationREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $12K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $12K | 2022 |
| Food Bank For The HeartlandREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $11K | 2022 |
| The James Wilson InstituteREGULAR OPERATIONS | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Eps Essential Pregnancy Services IncREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $6K | 2022 |
| Christian Legal SocietyREGULAR OPERATIONS | Springfield, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Omaha Home For BoysREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $5K | 2022 |
| Siena Francis HouseREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $4K | 2022 |
| Epworth VillageREGULAR OPERATIONS | York, NE | $4K | 2022 |
| Nebraska Children'S Home Society FoundationREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $4K | 2022 |
| Vna - Visiting Nurse AssociationREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $4K | 2022 |
| Capitol StudiesREGULAR OPERATIONS | Lincoln, NE | $3K | 2022 |
| Good News Jail & Prison MinistryREGULAR OPERATIONS | Henrico, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Child Saving InstituteREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $3K | 2022 |
| Heartland Family ServiceREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $3K | 2022 |
| Voters Information Project - NebraskaREGULAR OPERATIONS | Bellevue, NE | $2K | 2022 |
| Omaha Street School IncREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $2K | 2022 |
| Gambling With The Good LifeREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $2K | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The MidlandsREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $2K | 2022 |
| Rejuvenating WomenREGULAR OPERATIONS | Boys Town, NE | $2K | 2022 |
| Goodwill Industries IncREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $3K | 2021 |
| Girls Incorporated Of OmahaREGULAR OPERATIONS | Omaha, NE | $3K | 2021 |