Pearson Family Foundation
The Pearson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2025 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $856,950, including support for organizations in Omaha, Nebraska, and Rio Verde, Arizona.
Pearson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Pearson Family Foundation gave $857K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $78K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $856,950
- +22.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $77,905
- -10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $18,425,167
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pearson 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pearson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Creighton University ($300K). Together the top 9 received $857K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 27 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska and 2% to recipients in Arizona. The listed recipients were primarily in Omaha, Nebraska, with one in Rio Verde, Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Pearson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 160% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2022) to $857K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $857K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creighton University Omaha, NE | Pearson endowed fund and fund for athletics performance center | $300,000 |
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation Omaha, NE | Community Counseling program | $150,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America - Mid-America Council Omaha, NE | Capital Campaign | $79,450 |
| St Luke United Methodist Church Omaha, NE | 2025 Stewardship Campaign | $75,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Omaha, NE | Hodges Family Giving Fund | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Omaha, NE | Tap Family Foundation Fund | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Omaha, NE | Pearson Family Charitable Fund | $50,000 |
| The Teen Center Omaha, NE | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| United Way of the Midlands Omaha, NE | 2025 United Way Campaign | $27,500 |
| Make-a-Wish of Nebraska Omaha, NE | Support Wishes for Children | $25,000 |
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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 | $18,425,167 | $2,353,842 | $986,440 | $856,950 | 11 | $909,595 | $1,078,810 | $1,038,547 |
| 2024 | $17,057,765 | $2,304,003 | $788,435 | $697,000 | 8 | $742,480 | $2,007,300 | $868,491 |
| 2023 | $15,542,197 | $1,396,604 | $412,182 | $338,300 | 5 | $377,058 | $347,461 | $716,709 |
| 2022 | $14,557,775 | $569,621 | $467,370 | $330,000 | 3 | $366,653 | $190,816 | $621,103 |
| 2021 | $14,455,524 | $14,462,065 | $6,541 | — | — | $6,541 | $4,998,408 | $89,930 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pearson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for a university, a health care foundation, youth programming, community and church campaigns, charitable giving funds, and other organizations.
Creighton University describes itself as a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in selected undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation says its mission is to improve quality of life by supporting excellence in health care and health care education provided by Methodist Health System. The Teen Center describes its work as fostering opportunities for students through education, exposure, and mentorship. United Way of the Midlands says its mission is to unite the community’s caring spirit to build a stronger tomorrow.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $856,950. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Notable grants included $300,000 to Creighton University for the Pearson Endowed Fund and Fund for Athletics Performance Center; $150,000 to Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation for its Community Counseling program; and $79,450 to the Boy Scouts of America - Mid-America Council for a capital campaign.
Other listed grants included $75,000 to St Luke United Methodist Church for its 2025 Stewardship Campaign; three grants of $50,000 each to Donor Advised Charitable Giving for the Hodges Family Giving Fund, Tap Family Foundation Fund, and Pearson Family Charitable Fund; $30,000 to The Teen Center for general and unrestricted support; $27,500 to United Way of the Midlands for its 2025 United Way Campaign; $25,000 to Make-A-Wish of Nebraska to support wishes for children; and $20,000 to Rio Verde Community Church for general and unrestricted support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lori M Hodges, Bradley J Pearson, Larry V Pearson, Linda J Pearson, and Timothy V Pearson as directors. Larry V Pearson is also listed as president and treasurer; Linda J Pearson is also listed as secretary and vice president.
Pearson Family Foundation is led by Larry V Pearson, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Larry V Pearson
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley J Pearson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda J Pearson
Director, Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori M Hodges
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy V Pearson
Director
On filings since 2021
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pearson Family Foundation
How much does Pearson Family Foundation give each year?
Pearson Family Foundation gave $857K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $697K across 8 grants.
What is Pearson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Pearson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $77,905, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pearson Family Foundation give grants?
Pearson Family Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (10 grants).
Does Pearson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Pearson Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pearson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Pearson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Creighton University ($300,000), Donor Advised Charitable Giving ($150,000 across 3 grants) and Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pearson Family Foundation?
Pearson Family Foundation reported $18.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $910K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (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 Pearson Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for a university, a health care foundation, youth programming, community and church campaigns, charitable giving funds, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pearson 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 ↑
What is Pearson Family Foundation's EIN?
Pearson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3173870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Pearson 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Pearson Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pearson-family-foundation-morg_30532bf66d564ddab96bdae537d289a5
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