The Pearl Foundation Inc
The Pearl Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including libraries, arts organizations, and a watershed association.
The Pearl Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Pearl Foundation Inc gave $25K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,273
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $599,633
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (82% 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 The Pearl Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 Schoolhouse Lane, Coatesville, PA 19320-1524
Phone: (484) 356-5691
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pearl Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chester County Library Trust ($10K across 2 grants). Together the top 9 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 18% to recipients in Maryland. These are the recipient-state shares reported for that year.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Pearl Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Library Trust Exton, PA | Education | $6,200 |
| Chester County Library Trust Exton, PA | Support | $3,900 |
| Immaculata University Symphony Immaculata, PA | Support | $2,850 |
| Steel River Playhouse Pottstown, PA | Creative Exploration | $2,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Baltimore, MD | Education | $2,000 |
| Olney Theatre Center Olney, MD | Education | $2,000 |
| Green Valleys Watershed Association Pottstown, PA | Support | $2,000 |
| Downingtown Library Downingtown, PA | Education | $2,000 |
| Camphill Village Kimberton Hills Kimberton, PA | Education | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Library Montgomery C Rockville, MD | Education | $600 |
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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 | $599,633 | $86,336 | $29,680 | $25,000 | 11 | $25,015 | $21,898 | $28,147 |
| 2024 | $542,977 | $72,825 | $23,200 | $20,000 | 12 | $20,015 | $16,330 | $24,331 |
| 2023 | $493,352 | $73,388 | $18,966 | $17,000 | 9 | $17,015 | $13,661 | $19,934 |
| 2022 | $438,930 | $81,666 | $18,279 | $16,350 | 11 | $16,365 | $15,247 | $17,002 |
| 2021 | $375,543 | $62,882 | $16,357 | $14,950 | 8 | $14,965 | $15,377 | $16,958 |
| 2020 | $329,018 | $35,898 | $12,368 | $11,700 | 7 | — | $4,513 | $14,368 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pearl Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $28K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, arts and culture, environmental work, and a STEM scholarship. These purposes are listed for individual grants and do not establish a stated foundation-wide focus.
Among its grantees, Chester County Library Trust describes its mission as promoting the development of the Chester County Library, its branches, and their services. Steel River Playhouse describes itself as a nonprofit theatre and education organization dedicated to sharing stories and serving its diverse community. Baltimore Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as maintaining a symphony orchestra for Baltimore and Maryland and presenting musical concerts.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $25,000. Grants ranged from $450 to $6,200, with a median grant of $2,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $6,200 and $3,900 to Chester County Library Trust; $2,850 to Immaculata University Symphony; $2,000 each to Steel River Playhouse, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Olney Theatre Center, Green Valleys Watershed Association, and Downingtown Library; and $1,000 to Camphill Village Kimberton Hills.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Doreen P Beaudreau as president and treasurer, Sharon Nalbone Richardson as vice president, and Patricia E Dixon as secretary.
The Pearl Foundation Inc is led by Doreen P. Beaudreau, President Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Doreen P. Beaudreau
President Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia E. Dixon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon Nalbone Richardson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Pearl Foundation Inc
How much does The Pearl Foundation Inc give each year?
The Pearl Foundation Inc gave $25K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 12 grants.
What is The Pearl Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Pearl Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,273, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pearl Foundation Inc give grants?
The Pearl Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pottstown, PA (3 grants) and Exton, PA (2 grants).
Does The Pearl Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Pearl Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants) and "Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Pearl Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Pearl Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Chester County Library Trust ($10,100 across 2 grants), Immaculata University Symphony ($2,850) and Green Valleys Watershed Association ($2,450 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Pearl Foundation Inc?
The Pearl Foundation Inc reported $600K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (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 The Pearl Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for education, arts and culture, environmental work, and a STEM scholarship. These purposes are listed for individual grants and do not establish a stated foundation-wide focus. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pearl Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pearl Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Pearl Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2289510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Pearl Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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