Pearson Family Foundation

EIN 86-3173870 · DE · NTEE T30

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in NE, AZ
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Pearson Family Foundation based in DE paid 11 grants totaling $857K to 9 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $20K to $300K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY, DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING, and NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$18,425,167
Giving (latest yr)
$856,950
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
9
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Creighton University$300,000
  • Donor Advised Charitable Giving$150,000
  • Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation$150,000
  • Boy Scouts of America - Mid-america Council$79,450
  • St Luke United Methodist Church$75,000

Where grants went

  • Nebraska$836,950 · 10 grants
  • Arizona$20,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

Creighton University
Omaha, NE
Pearson Endowed Fund and Fund for Athletics Performance Center
$300,000
Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation
Omaha, NE
Community Counseling program
$150,000
Boy Scouts of America - Mid-america Council
Omaha, NE
Capital Campaign
$79,450
St Luke United Methodist Church
Omaha, NE
2025 Stewardship Campaign
$75,000
Donor Advised Charitable Giving
Omaha, NE
Pearson Family Charitable Fund
$50,000
Donor Advised Charitable Giving
Omaha, NE
Hodges Family Giving Fund
$50,000
Donor Advised Charitable Giving
Omaha, NE
Tap Family Foundation Fund
$50,000
The Teen Center
Omaha, NE
General & Unrestricted
$30,000
United Way of the Midlands
Omaha, NE
2025 United Way Campaign
$27,500
Make-a-wish of Nebraska
Omaha, NE
Support Wishes for Children
$25,000
Rio Verde Community Church
Rio Verde, AZ
General & Unrestricted
$20,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Pearson Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Pearson Family Foundation is classified as a Human Services funder. Food, housing, youth development, employment, public safety, and family services. Its recent grants reached organizations across 2 states.

In its most recent filing, Pearson Family Foundation reported 11 itemized grants totaling $857K. Individual grants ranged from $20K to $300K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY, DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING, NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Pearson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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