Pearson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEQUON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $127K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$127K
+17.6% YoY
Grant Count
12
+1100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-90.2% YoY
About Pearson Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pearson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEQUON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $127K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Zoological Society of Milwaukee ($27,300), David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust ($18,900), Lipsett Lake Association ($16,800).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BEST BUDDIES WISCONSIN Wauwatosa, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,100 |
| LIPSETT LAKE ASSOCIATION SPOONER, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,800 |
| ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF MILWAUKEE Milwaukee, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,300 |
| DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST LAGUNA HILLS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,900 |
| CEDARBURG CULTURAL CENTER Cedarburg, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,400 |
| OZAUKEE FAMILY SERVICES Grafton, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION Staten Island, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,300 |
| OZAUKEE FOOD ALLIANCE SAUKVILLE, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,700 |
| CEDARBURG POMS DANCE TEAM CEDARBURG, WI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,600 |
| VOYAGEURS WOLF PROJECT INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,400 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD D PEARSON | PRESIDENT | 30 | — |
| SUSAN PEARSON | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| REBECCA VERHAGEN | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
| MICHELLE SAUER | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearson Family Foundation?
Pearson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MEQUON, WI. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Pearson Family Foundation operate?
Pearson Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Montana, New York, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Pearson Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Pearson Family Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $127K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Pearson Family Foundation's EIN?
Pearson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2133889. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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