Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation
Accepts applications
Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation is a private foundation in Westhope, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $417,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $52,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$417,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $420,823 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $430,557 | 20 | $9.3 million |
| 2024 | $420,823 | 22 | $9.9 million |
| 2025 | $417,500 | 23 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Margo Helgerson 225 5th Avenue, West Hope, ND 58793 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (701) 263-7717 |
| What to submit | A completed grant application form is to be submitted to the board of directors for their review and approval. Included with the application form is to be documentation of the applicants 501(c)(3) status, financial information, listing of board of directors, statement of the organization's purpose, and description of the purpose, need and the amount of the request. |
| Restrictions | Limited to 501(c)(3) public charity and governmental entities (use is limited to public purposes) located in state of North Dakota or provides services to citizens of North Dakota. |
What Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 22 | $415,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University | Scholarships. | $52,000 |
| Bottineau Area Community Foundation | Grant for annie's house | $50,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation | Operating grant, family fun center, sponsor kids day | $35,000 |
| Newburg United School District | Operating grant. | $30,000 |
| Westhope Economic Development Corp | Operating grant. | $30,000 |
| Westhope Public School | Vo-ag grant. | $29,000 |
| Western North Dakota Honor Flight | Operating grant. | $25,000 |
| International Music Camp | Operating grant. | $23,000 |
| North Dakota Community Foundation | Operating grant. | $20,000 |
| University of Mary | Operating grant. | $20,000 |
| Capital City Young Guns Inc | Operating grant. | $15,000 |
| Mohall Public School | Operating grant. | $15,000 |
| BSC Foundation and Alumni Association | Operating grant. | $12,500 |
| Antler Outlaws | Operating grant. | $10,000 |
| Sleepy Hollow | Operating grant. | $10,000 |
| Young Life | Operating grant. | $10,000 |
| Bottineau Country Fair - Junior Livestock Show | Junior livestock show | $5,000 |
| Metigoshe Luthern Bible Camp Inc | Operating grant. | $5,000 |
| Newburg Community | Operating grant. | $5,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church | Operating grant. | $5,000 |
| Ward County Soil Conservation District | Eco education day | $5,000 |
| Delta Waterfoul Foundation | Operating grant. | $3,500 |
| Minds Matter Colorado | Operating grant. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Don Clement
- Lori Berentson
- Jackie Boettcher
- Kelly Clement
Questions people ask
Does Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation give?
$417,500 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Don Clement (President), Lori Berentson (Vice President/Secretary), Jackie Boettcher (Treasurer) and Kelly Clement (Director).
What does Arthur & Edith Pearson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.