Pearsall Family Foundation
The Pearsall Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. Its most recent filing on record is for 2019, with no filings since; it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Pearsall Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Pearsall Family Foundation gave $141K across 22 grants in 2019 (avg $6K), top state Florida. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $141,310
- Grants made (2019)
- 22
- Average grant
- $6,423
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,069,729
- Primary geography
- Florida (36% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pearsall Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2435 Rue Du Jardin L301, Naples, FL 34105
Phone: (847) 934-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pearsall Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Conservancy of SW Florida ($50K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2019, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (36%), Illinois (34%), Wisconsin (20%), Massachusetts (5%), and Washington, DC (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 22 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservancy of SW Florida Naples, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Other Charitable Organizations Various Cities, IL | General Support | $14,400 |
| Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL | General Support | $12,000 |
| American Baptist Assembly Green Lake, WI | General | $10,000 |
| Green Lake Conservancy Foundation Green Lake, WI | General Support | $8,000 |
| Green Lake Renewal Green Lake, WI | General Support | $8,000 |
| GL Music Fest Chicago, IL | General | $8,000 |
| Smith College Northampton, MA | General Support | $5,410 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | General | $4,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | General | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $2,069,729 | $101,045 | $166,961 | $141,310 | 22 | $82,410 | $107,562 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pearsall Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its charitable activity is making contributions and grants to qualified charitable organizations and engaging in related activities that further those purposes. Its 2019 grants supported organizations working in areas including conservation, environmental protection, community revitalization, reproductive health, education, and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These areas describe the grantees’ work, not a stated focus-area list from the foundation.
For example, the Morton Arboretum describes its mission as collecting, studying, displaying, and conserving trees and other plants to inspire learning, benefit communities, and enhance the environment. Green Lake Renewal says it works toward revitalizing downtown Green Lake, while the Green Lake Association says it works to safeguard the lake by improving water quality and protecting it from threats. Planned Parenthood of Illinois describes its work as providing and promoting reproductive health care, education, and rights.
Grantmaking
In 2019, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $141,310. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $2,500.
Notable 2019 grants included $50,000 to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida for general support, $14,400 to other charitable organizations in Illinois for general support, and $12,000 to the Morton Arboretum for general support. Other grants included $10,000 to the American Baptist Assembly; $8,000 each to Green Lake Conservancy Foundation, Green Lake Renewal, and GL Music Fest; and $5,410 to Smith College. The foundation also gave $4,000 each to the World Wildlife Fund and Chicago Community Foundation, and $3,000 to Planned Parenthood of Illinois.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2019 filing lists Henry B Pearsall, Jane L Pearsall, and Erika C Pearsall as directors.
Pearsall Family Foundation's 2019 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Erika C. Pearsall
Director
New on the 2019 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry B. Pearsall
Director
New on the 2019 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane L. Pearsall
Director
New on the 2019 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pearsall Family Foundation
How much does Pearsall Family Foundation give each year?
Pearsall Family Foundation gave $141K across 22 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Pearsall Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Pearsall Family Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,423, across 22 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pearsall Family Foundation give grants?
Pearsall Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (34%) and Wisconsin (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Green Lake, WI (5 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants), Naples, FL (2 grants) and Oak Park, IL (2 grants).
Does Pearsall Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pearsall Family Foundation's 2019 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pearsall Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Pearsall Family Foundation's largest 2019 grantees include Conservancy of SW Florida ($50,000), Morton Arboretum ($12,000) and American Baptist Assembly ($10,000), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.
How large is Pearsall Family Foundation?
Pearsall Family Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $101K.
What does Pearsall Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its charitable activity is making contributions and grants to qualified charitable organizations and engaging in related activities that further those purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pearsall Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Pearsall Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Pearsall Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Pearsall Family Foundation's EIN?
Pearsall Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3296991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Does Pearsall Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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