Amy and Chip Pearson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Amy and Chip Pearson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Paul, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $519,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $191,000. 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$519,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$191,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $493,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $500,000 | 31 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $493,000 | 27 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $519,000 | 23 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
Amy and Chip Pearson Family 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 Amy and Chip Pearson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 20 | $506,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Paul Academy and Summit School | Education | $191,000 |
| Neighborhood House | Community | $100,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Education | $50,000 |
| Milkweed Editions | Entrepreneurship | $33,000 |
| Neighborhood Development Center | Entrepreneurship | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | Community | $20,000 |
| Mill City Farmers Market | Entrepreneurship | $15,000 |
| Keystone Community Services | Community | $10,000 |
| Northern Star Scouting | Education | $10,000 |
| Mac Admins Foundation | Entrepreneurship | $10,000 |
| Creative Enterprise Zone | Community economic development | $9,000 |
| Friends of the Mississippi River | Environment | $5,000 |
| St Paul Central High School | Education | $5,000 |
| Women Venture | Entrepreneurship | $5,000 |
| Pink Cloud Foundation | Community | $5,000 |
| The Family Partnership | Community | $5,000 |
| The Sanneh Foundation | Community | $5,000 |
| Small Sums | Community | $5,000 |
| Pheasants Forever | Environment | $5,000 |
| The Bakken Museum | Education | $2,000 |
| The Acreage at Osceola | Arts education environment | $2,000 |
| Camba Trails | Environment | $1,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Environment | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Pearson
- Brendan Pearson
- Amy Pearson
Questions people ask
Does Amy and Chip Pearson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Amy and Chip Pearson Family Foundation give?
$519,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Amy and Chip Pearson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher Pearson (Vice Chair T), Brendan Pearson (Director) and Amy Pearson (Chair Secret).
What does Amy and Chip Pearson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and environment and conservation.