Pearson Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pearson Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $117,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$117,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,000 | 3 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 2 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $117,500 | 16 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Pearson Family Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Pearson Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 11 | $98,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Rivers School | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Noble & Greenough School | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Metrowest Women's Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Charitable | $7,500 |
| The Fenn School | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Tufts University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Fund for London School of Economics | Charitable | $3,500 |
| George Washington University | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Heading Home | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Runway for Recovery | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Sunantha Camila Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lexington Food Pantry | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Lexington Refugee Assistance Program (Lexrap) | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Wbur | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah L Anderson
- Elizabeth E Pearson
- Hugh W Pearson
Questions people ask
Does Pearson Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pearson Family Charitable Foundation give?
$117,500 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Pearson Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah L Anderson (Trustee), Elizabeth E Pearson (Trustee) and Hugh W Pearson (Trustee).
What does Pearson Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and environment and conservation.