Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust
Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Cooper City, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $16K.
Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust gave $16K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,459
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,292
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Primary geography
- Florida (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Furry Friends Adoption Clinicranch ($13K). Together the top 2 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($2,225), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 197% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $16K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Furry Friends Adoption Clinicranch Jupiter, FL | Further Organizations Tax Exempt Purpose | $12,500 |
| Rotary Club and Foundation Belle Glade, FL | Further Organizations Tax Exempt Purpose | $1,734 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,225 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $18 | $16,925 | $16,459 | 5 | $16,692 | — |
| 2023 | $16,907 | $387 | $20,506 | $14,506 | 4 | $17,506 | — |
| 2022 | $37,061 | $4,935 | $15,719 | $10,884 | 2 | $13,284 | $2,500 |
| 2021 | $47,881 | $7,181 | $9,588 | $5,542 | 2 | — | $5,123 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory A. Nichols
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Maira M. Nichols
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $3K, to Gregory a Nichols (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust
How much does Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust give each year?
Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust gave $16K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 4 grants.
What is Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $3,292, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust give grants?
Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust gives mostly in Florida: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%).
What is Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN?
Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4755005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Pearle Foundation Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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