The Pearl Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Pearl Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $6,200. 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$25,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$6,200
- Assets$652,776
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $20,000 the year before.
22% 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 | $17,000 | 9 | $469,901 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 12 | $545,028 |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 11 | $652,776 |
How to apply
The Pearl Foundation Inc 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 The Pearl Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $20,400 |
| Maryland | 3 | $4,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chester County Library Trust | Education | $6,200 |
| Chester County Library Trust | Support | $3,900 |
| Immaculata University Symphony | Support | $2,850 |
| Steel River Playhouse | Creative exploration | $2,000 |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Orchkids | Education | $2,000 |
| Olney Theatre Center | Education | $2,000 |
| Green Valleys Watershed Association | Support | $2,000 |
| Downingtown Library | Education | $2,000 |
| Camphill Village Kimberton Hills | Education | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Library Montgomery C | Education | $600 |
| Green Valleys Watershed Association | Stem scholarship | $450 |
Officers and trustees
- Doreen P Beaudreau
- Sharon Nalbone Richardson
- Patricia E Dixon
Questions people ask
Does The Pearl Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pearl Foundation Inc give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Pearl Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Doreen P Beaudreau (Pres Treas), Sharon Nalbone Richardson (Vice Pres) and Patricia E Dixon (Secretary).
What does The Pearl Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.