The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $13.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $36K. Net investment income was $498K.
The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family at a glance
In short: The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family gave $36K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,500
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,100
- -38.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,508,391
- +917.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Utah (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tag Ranch Inc ($12K). Together the top 5 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family gives
- Giving grew 137% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 11% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $36K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tag Ranch Inc Park City, UT | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Modern Men - Coachella Valley Mens Chorus Palm Springs, CA | To purchase banners, chorus risers, and related accessories; chorus uniforms; sheet music and music supplies | $10,000 |
| National Ability Center Park City, UT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Park City Performances Park City, UT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve Inc Cleveland, OH | Bereavement services in memory of Mrs. Elsie Glavac | $1,000 |
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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 | $13,508,391 | $511,502 | $1,530,401 | $35,500 | 5 | $1,493,664 | $497,951 | $13,813,025 |
| 2024 | $1,327,290 | $2,523,410 | $1,425,695 | $34,500 | 3 | $1,425,695 | $1,315,575 | $1,283 |
| 2023 | $229,575 | $53,645 | $1,501,264 | $30,000 | 3 | $1,479,764 | $53,645 | $58,994 |
| 2022 | $1,677,194 | $2,041,625 | $1,175,177 | $15,000 | 2 | $1,165,192 | $845,409 | $46,562 |
| 2021 | $818,604 | $2,521,893 | $2,939,893 | $22,500 | 3 | $2,920,316 | $997,194 | $36,210 |
| 2020 | $1,233,834 | $4,982,856 | $4,404,774 | $9,000 | 2 | — | $595,626 | $38,230 |
| 2019 | $654,189 | $2,033,286 | $2,678,953 | $21,500 | 4 | — | $29,744 | $33,455 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family reported a distributable amount of $13.8M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family is led by Timothy R Pearson, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy R Pearson
Director & President
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas L Pearson
Director, Treasurer, Cob, Vice President & Secretary
Director, Treasurer, Cob, Co-Sec & Vice President → Director, Treasurer, Cob, Secretary & Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David L Pearson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip K Pearson
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel P Shapiro (2019–2021) — Co-Sec
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family
How much does The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family give each year?
The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family gave $36K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 3 grants.
What is The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family's typical grant size?
The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $7,100, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family give grants?
The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family gives mostly in Utah: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Park City, UT (3 grants).
Does The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family's largest grantees?
The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family's largest 2025 grantees include Tag Ranch Inc ($12,000), Modern Men - Coachella Valley Mens Chorus ($10,000) and National Ability Center ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family?
The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family reported $13.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13.8M (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 is The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family's EIN?
The Thomas L Pearson and The Pearson Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3912215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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