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Pearson Family Foundation is a private trust based in MEQUON, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2011. It holds total assets of $2M. Annual income is reported at $353K. Total assets have grown from $414K in 2011 to $2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. 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 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Wisconsin. According to available records, Pearson Family Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $209K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $101K and $108K annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $108K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Wisconsin, Virginia, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$24K
Based on 12 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.
Pearson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, WI, VA.
Pearson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $209K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $108K.
Pearson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Pearson Family Foundation is headquartered in MEQUON, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Verhagen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Pearson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michelle Sauer | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Richard D Pearson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$125K
Total Assets
$2M
Fair Market Value
$3.1M
Net Worth
$2M
Grants Paid
$108K
Contributions
$126K
Net Investment Income
$115K
Distribution Amount
$141K
Total: $1.9M
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$209K
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arrowhead Union High SchoolGENERAL | Hartland, WI | $38K | 2022 |
| Various EntitesGENERAL | Chicago, IL | $108K | 2023 |
| Zoological Society Of MilwaukeeGENERAL | Milwaukee, WI | $19K | 2022 |
| Saukville Community Food PantryGENERAL | Saukville, WI | $10K | 2022 |
| Lipsett Lake AssociationGENERAL | Spooner, WI | $8K | 2022 |
| Conquer Cancer FoundationGENERAL | Alexandria, VA | $5K | 2022 |
| Cedarburg Cultural CenterGENERAL | Cedarburg, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Fisher House WisconsinGENERAL | Milwaukee, WI | $5K | 2022 |
| Tunnel To Towers FoundationGENERAL | Staten Island, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife PreserveGENERAL | Indianapolis, IN | $3K | 2022 |
| Furball Farm Pet SanctuaryGENERAL | Faribault, MN | $3K | 2022 |
| Best Buddies WisconsinGENERAL | Wauwatosa, WI | $2K | 2022 |
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