Charles H Pearson Trust
Charles H Pearson Trust is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $251K.
Charles H Pearson Trust at a glance
In short: Charles H Pearson Trust gave $140K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,000
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,500
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,855,508
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Charles H Pearson Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American National Red Cross ($30K). Together the top 8 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles H Pearson Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2021) to $145K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Economic Mobilities Pathway Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Boston Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| All Saints Parish Brookline, MA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Cotting School for Handicapped Children Lexington, MA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Home for Little Wanderers Brighton, MA | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Episcopal City Mission Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,855,508 | $286,182 | $201,139 | $140,000 | 8 | $167,891 | $251,386 | $169,458 |
| 2024 | $2,765,958 | $107,404 | $179,695 | $125,000 | 7 | $149,450 | $69,591 | $159,218 |
| 2023 | $2,744,773 | $-33,922 | $193,865 | $130,000 | 9 | $154,148 | $33,808 | $147,864 |
| 2022 | $2,905,141 | $563,023 | $203,439 | $145,000 | 11 | $171,939 | $529,257 | $157,747 |
| 2021 | $3,034,664 | $208,873 | $183,262 | $119,500 | 12 | — | $178,968 | $172,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles H Pearson Trust reported a distributable amount of $169K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles H Pearson Trust's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$44K (2021) → $45K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $45K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Charles H Pearson Trust
How much does Charles H Pearson Trust give each year?
Charles H Pearson Trust gave $140K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $125K across 7 grants.
What is Charles H Pearson Trust's typical grant size?
Charles H Pearson Trust's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,500, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles H Pearson Trust give grants?
Charles H Pearson Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants).
Does Charles H Pearson Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles H Pearson Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles H Pearson Trust's largest grantees?
Charles H Pearson Trust's largest 2025 grantees include American National Red Cross ($30,000), Economic Mobilities Pathway ($25,000) and YMCA of Greater Boston ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles H Pearson Trust?
Charles H Pearson Trust reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Charles H Pearson Trust's EIN?
Charles H Pearson Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6009458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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