Helen Pearce
Helen Pearce is a private foundation, based in SALEM, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $103K.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$87K
+4.6% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+4.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Helen Pearce reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Helen Pearce
Based on IRS filings
Helen Pearce is a private foundation, based in SALEM, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $103K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,301,854 | $1,310,310 | $1,251,706 |
| Revenue | $128,390 | $131,436 | $141,033 |
| Expenses | $113,568 | $108,938 | $115,259 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $86,738 | $82,901 | $89,988 |
| Net Investment Income | $102,910 | $107,159 | $117,233 |
| Distributable Amount | $90,242 | $86,739 | $82,901 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Willamette University ($43,369), Willamette Heritage Center ($14,457), First Presbyterian Church of Salem ($14,456).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Willamette University Salem, OR | PURCHASE BOOKS, LIBRARY | $43,369 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Salem Salem, OR | SANCTUARY RENOVATIONS, | $14,456 |
| St Francis Family Housing Salem, OR | PROGRAM ENRICHMENT | $14,456 |
| Willamette Heritage Center Salem, OR | PROGRAM ENRICHMENT | $14,457 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER TRUST BANK NA | TRUSTEE | 4 | $12,211 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Helen Pearce?
As of 2025, Helen Pearce holds $1.3M in total assets with $128K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $87K in 2025.
Where does Helen Pearce operate?
Helen Pearce has awarded grants in Oregon.
What size grants does Helen Pearce award?
In 2025, Helen Pearce awarded 4 grants totaling $87K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Helen Pearce required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Helen Pearce reported a distributable amount of $90K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Helen Pearce's EIN?
Helen Pearce's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6024155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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