The Pearson Foundation
The Pearson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Evansville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 8 grants totaling $174K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Pearson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pearson Foundation gave $174K across 8 grants in 2021 (avg $22K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $173,807
- +2594.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $21,726
- +3268.4% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Pearson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Schwab Charitable Fund ($167K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Pearson Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $174K (2021). In 2021 it made 8 grants totaling $174K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Fransisco, CA | Charitable | $166,335 |
| Temple B'nai Israel Evansville, IN | Religious Purposes | $1,500 |
| The Temple Louisville, KY | Religious Purposes | $1,500 |
| Evansville Jewish Community Council Evansville, IN | Religious Purposes | $1,500 |
| Standwithus Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
| Heartland Equine Rescue Corydon, IN | Charitable Gift | $1,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund San Fransisco, CA | Charitable | $922 |
| Fraternal Order of Police - Evansvi Evansville, IN | Charitable Gift | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $4,017 | $175,711 | $173,807 | 8 | $173,807 | $1,307 | $13,322 |
| 2020 | $171,694 | $3,139 | $6,479 | $6,450 | 10 | — | $3,110 | $11,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pearson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pearson Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Charles S. Pearson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cynthia E. Pearson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Foundation
How much does The Pearson Foundation give each year?
The Pearson Foundation gave $174K across 8 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $6K across 10 grants.
What is The Pearson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pearson Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,250, and its average grant was $21,726, across 8 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pearson Foundation give grants?
The Pearson Foundation gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Evansville, IN (3 grants) and San Fransisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Pearson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Pearson Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Purposes" (3 grants) and "Charitable Gift" (3 grants).
Who are The Pearson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pearson Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Schwab Charitable Fund ($167,257 across 2 grants), Temple B'nai Israel ($1,500) and The Temple ($1,500), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How much is The Pearson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Pearson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Pearson Foundation's EIN?
The Pearson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6015590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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