Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun
The Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foundation is a private foundation based in Johnsburg, New York. Founded in December 2000, it aims to improve the quality of life for year-round residents of the Adirondack Park and makes grants to not-for-profit organizations serving those residents.
Key facts about Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun
In short: Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun gave $105K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 14-1827199
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $105,181
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- Average grant
- $2,630
- Median grant
- $2,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (14 of 40, 2025)
- Total assets
- $2,828,566
- Primary geography
- New York (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation directs applicants to its online grant application. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- The website says applications are accepted July 1 through August 31.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
+20.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$105K
-0.9% YoY
Grant Count
40
+8.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-8.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 40 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was created to improve and maintain the cultural, historic, educational, and environmental quality of life for year-round residents of the Adirondack Park. It focuses on programming by arts organizations, education groups and schools, environmental organizations, and health programs, including food banks. Its website says it generally does not support capital campaigns, grants solely for staff salary or overhead, or building restorations.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range. Craigardan describes its mission as providing a living workshop at the intersection of craft and agriculture. Caroga Arts Collective says it brings together musicians, artists, scholars, and community members for collaborative projects, performances, outreach, and education. Historic Saranac Lake describes work to educate the community about local history and encourage preservation of historic materials. Volunteer Transportation Center says it provides transportation to health, wellness, and critical-needs destinations for people facing transportation barriers.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $105,181. Awards ranged from $500 to $5,500, with a median of $2,500. Larger grants included $5,500 to North Country Public Radio for underwriting support; $5,000 each to Caroga Arts Collective for expanded year-round education and performance programming, Craigardan for food costs for families in need, Mountain Lakes PBS for broadcast costs for an arts and culture segment, North Country Ministry for food purchases, Silver Bay YMCA for emergency family housing, and Upper Jay Arts Center for set, costume, lighting, and sound resources.
Review Cycle
The website says applications are accepted July 1 through August 31. The 2024 filing states that applications are accepted July 1 through August 30.
How to Apply
The foundation directs applicants to its online grant application. Applicants are asked for organizational and contact information, a federal tax ID, a description of the quality-of-life issue and proposed program, the project’s projected cost, and the amount requested. Grants are generally for programs benefiting Adirondack Park residents; the foundation also considers organizations based outside the Park when the grant’s primary impact will be within it. Grant recipients are requested, but not required, to submit a follow-up report. Funding in one year does not guarantee future funding.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation focuses on organizations serving year-round residents of the Adirondack Park and may consider organizations based outside the Park if the grant’s primary impact will be within it. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 2% to recipients in Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2025) to $140K (2021). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $105K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was North Country Public Radio ($6K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
191 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 191 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Country Public Radio Canton, NY | Used for Underwriting Support. | $5,500 |
| Caroga Arts Collective Caroga Lake, NY | To support the continued expansion of caroga arts' year-round education and performance programming. | $5,000 |
| Craigardan Elizabethtown, NY | To Cover Food Costs for Families in Need. | $5,000 |
| Mountain Lakes PBS Plattsburgh, NY | To cover the expenses of the arts and culture segment "spotlight" by paul larson through broadcast. | $5,000 |
| North Country Ministry Warrensburg, NY | Used to purchase food for all of those we serve. It is important to us to meet people where they are, and having food adequate for their situation is one way we can do that. As a small non-profit, that does not have any federal or state funding, we are always seeking ways to find funding to support our programs. Funding to help us purchase food is a fundamental way for our donors to offer a hand of hope to those who we serve. | $5,000 |
| Silver Bay YMCA Silver Bay, NY | To provide emergency housing for families in need including meals and access to support counseling. | $5,000 |
| Upper Jay Arts Center Upper Jay, NY | To acquire materials for set and costume construction and invest in additional lighting and sound equipment. | $5,000 |
| Lakeside School at Black Kettle Farm Essex, NY | Used to provide this program free of charge for all families who would like to attend these weekly classes. | $4,000 |
| Seagle Music Colony Schroon Lake, NY | Used to pay for singer, music director, and stage director fees and touring expenses. | $4,000 |
| Owls Head Mountain View Community Connection Inc Owls Head, NY | Used to purchase a fully-functional audio-video system, consisting of: a wireless laser projector, a laptop computer and an audio-video cart, to be installed at the patsy's place community center. | $3,149 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,828,566 | $330,982 | $111,351 | $105,181 |
| 2024 | $2,347,626 | $66,623 | $110,771 | $106,103 |
| 2023 | $2,116,021 | $358,501 | $109,991 | $105,250 |
The foundation says its annual grant total is normally at least 5% of its portfolio value.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,828,566 | $2,347,626 | $2,116,021 |
| Revenue | $330,982 | $66,623 | $358,501 |
| Expenses | $111,351 | $110,771 | $109,991 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $105,181 | $106,103 | $109,991 |
| Net Investment Income | $121,912 | $66,623 | $105,432 |
| Distributable Amount | $125,769 | $108,991 | $91,628 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Glenn L. Pearsall, Carol Pearsall, Richard Pearsall, and Glenda Pearsall as trustees; Adam Pearsall as president/co-treasurer; Ken Sarzynski as vice president; Sara E. Pearsall as secretary; and Sarah Carney as co-treasurer.
Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun is led by Adam Pearsall, President & Co-Treasurer since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adam Pearsall
President & Co-Treasurer
Vice President → President & Co-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Pearsall
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenda Pearsall
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn L. Pearsall
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Pearsall
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Sarzynski
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara E. Pearsall
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Carney
Co-Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Contact
Application contact: Adam E Pearsall President
Mailing address: PO Box 105, Johnsburg, NY 12843
Phone: (518) 796-8949
Website: https://pearsallfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions about Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun
How much does Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun give each year?
Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun gave $105K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $106K across 37 grants.
What is Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun's typical grant size?
Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,630, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun that year got $2K on average.
Where does Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun give grants?
Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun gives mostly in New York: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Saranac Lake, NY (6 grants), Westport, NY (3 grants), Elizabethtown, NY (2 grants) and Essex, NY (2 grants).
Does Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun's largest grantees?
Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun's largest 2025 grantees include North Country Public Radio ($5,500), Caroga Arts Collective ($5,000) and Craigardan ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun?
Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (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 does Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun fund?
The foundation was created to improve and maintain the cultural, historic, educational, and environmental quality of life for year-round residents of the Adirondack Park. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun?
The foundation directs applicants to its online grant application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun's EIN?
Glenn and Carol Pearsall Adirondack Foun's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1827199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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