Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Omaha, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $133,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $47,500. 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$133,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$47,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was down from $170,000 the year before.
12% 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 | $185,000 | 26 | $316,783 |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 26 | $152,607 |
| 2025 | $133,500 | 17 | $0 |
How to apply
Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust 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 Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 16 | $129,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings College Foundation | Regular operations | $47,500 |
| Nebraska Family Alliance Inc | Regular operations | $12,500 |
| Open Door Mission | Regular operations | $12,500 |
| American Red Cross | Regular operations | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for the Heartland | Regular operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Regular operations | $10,000 |
| Lutheran Family Services of NE Inc | Regular operations | $8,000 |
| Christian Legal Society | Regular operations | $4,000 |
| Nebraska Children's Home Society Foundation | Regular operations | $3,000 |
| Living Word Ministries Int'l | Regular operations | $2,500 |
| Stephen Center Inc | Regular operations | $2,500 |
| Vna - Visiting Nurse Association | Regular operations | $2,500 |
| Gambling With the Good Life | Regular operations | $2,000 |
| Omaha Street School Inc | Regular operations | $2,000 |
| Table Grace Ministries | Regular operations | $2,000 |
| Rejuvenating Women | Regular operations | $1,500 |
| Epworth Family Resources | Regular operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John E Nelson
Questions people ask
Does Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust give?
$133,500 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists John E Nelson (Trustee).
What does Helen A Pearson Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.