The Pearson Family Foundation
The Pearson Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Troy, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $342K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $14K.
The Pearson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pearson Family Foundation gave $60K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $15K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $60,000
- +185.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +114.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $341,744
- +2.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Pearson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Macomb Community College ($35K). Together the top 4 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Pearson Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 253% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 372% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $80K (2024). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb Community College Warren, MI | Scholarship Fund | $35,000 |
| Corewell Health Foundation Southfield, MI | Pediatric Rehabilitation | $10,000 |
| Oakland University Rochester, MI | Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| PBS Detroit Wixom, MI | General Fundgeneral Fund | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $341,744 | $169,499 | $71,289 | $60,000 | 4 | $68,139 | $14,294 | $18,331 |
| 2025 | $333,059 | $140,158 | $32,230 | $21,000 | 3 | $29,080 | $10,008 | $14,069 |
| 2024 | $225,131 | $57,435 | $91,620 | $80,000 | 2 | $88,470 | $4,285 | $11,462 |
| 2023 | $259,316 | $135,503 | $28,191 | $17,000 | 3 | $25,041 | $32,353 | $8,942 |
| 2022 | $190,605 | $54,643 | $31,170 | $20,000 | 2 | $28,020 | $1,493 | $8,014 |
| 2021 | $167,132 | $57,245 | $56,170 | $45,000 | 4 | — | — | $8,049 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pearson Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pearson Family Foundation is led by Richard E. Pearson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Richard E. Pearson
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Elaine A. Pearson
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James L. Baker
Secretary
Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brenda C. Pearson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Pearson Family Foundation
How much does The Pearson Family Foundation give each year?
The Pearson Family Foundation gave $60K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $21K across 3 grants.
What is The Pearson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pearson Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,000, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pearson Family Foundation give grants?
The Pearson Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Pearson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The Pearson Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Pearson Family Foundation?
The Pearson Family Foundation reported $342K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Pearson Family Foundation's EIN?
The Pearson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3139129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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