Perry & Teresa Pearson | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 13-3636275

Foundation Overview

Based in Ridgewood, NJ, Perry & Teresa Pearson has awarded 202 grants totaling $1,556,668 to organizations in Iowa, Arizona and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $90 to $57,875, with a median award of $3,750.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,556,668
Total Assets
$90,609
Median Grant (all grants)
$3,750

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
18
Median Grant
$7,000
% Median Grant Growth
+100% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 17%

3 of 18 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Iowa

52% of grants are awarded in Iowa, with additional funding distributed across 6 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Okoboji (40%), Arnolds Park (19%), Milford (17%).

Funding Trajectory
+11%

Stable funding levels with 11% change over 5 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Education + General Purposes

Dual focus on education (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

Where is The Money Going?

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Perry & Teresa Pearson's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
3d Robotics $7,000 San Diego, CA, US Educational 2024
Ability 360 Inc $20,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2024
Alzheimers Association $8,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Arts On The Grand $1,500 Spencer, IA, US Charitable 2024
Bedell Ymca $20,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2024
Boyce Thompson Arboretum $2,500 Superior, AZ, US Educational 2024
Dickinson County Trails $10,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2024
Gold Canyon Arts Council $2,500 Gold Canyon, AZ, US Educational 2024
Historic Arnolds Park $12,500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2024
Iowa Lakes Unitarian Universalist $1,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2024
Lakes Regional Health Fdn $1,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2024
Lakeside Lab $8,500 Milford, IA, US Educational 2024
Music Instrument Museum $3,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Educational 2024
Okoboji Blue Water Festival $500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2024
Okoboji Foundation $7,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2024
Opportunity International $23,475 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2024
Pearson Lakes Art Center $39,500 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2024
Southwestern Steel Guitar Assoc $1,171 Globe, AZ, US Educational 2024
Ability 360 Inc $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Alzheimers Association $8,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Bedell Ymca $20,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2023
Boyce Thompson Aboretum $2,000 Superior, AZ, US Educational 2023
Camp Foster $1,600 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2023
Dickinson County Nature Center $250 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2023
Dickinson County Trails $3,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2023
Feed My Starving Children $4,000 Coon Rapids, MN, US Charitable 2023
Friends Of Lakeside Lab $2,050 Milford, IA, US Educational 2023
Jazzed Up Big Band $2,500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2023
Lakes Regional Health Fdn $4,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2023
Lakeside Lab $2,000 Milford, IA, US Educational 2023
Oaxoca Street Children $5,000 Benton, AR, US Charitable 2023
Okoboji Blue Water Festival $500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2023
Okoboji Foundation $1,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2023
Opportunity International $18,750 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Pearson Lakes Art Center $48,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2023
Spencer Chamber Of Commerce $5,000 Spencer, IA, US Charitable 2023
Superstition Food Bank $5,000 Apache Junction, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Swsga $1,720 Casa Grande, AZ, US Educational 2023
Tuscon Festival Of Books $3,500 Tuscon, AZ, US Educational 2023
Ability 360 Inc $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Alzheimers Association $8,500 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Bedell Ymca $20,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2023
Boyce Thompson Aboretum $2,000 Superior, AZ, US Educational 2023
Camp Foster $1,600 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2023
Dickinson County Nature Center $250 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2023
Dickinson County Trails $3,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2023
Feed My Starving Children $4,000 Coon Rapids, MN, US Charitable 2023
Friends Of Lakeside Lab $2,050 Milford, IA, US Educational 2023
Jazzed Up Big Band $2,500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2023
Lakes Regional Health Fdn $4,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2023
Lakeside Lab $2,000 Milford, IA, US Educational 2023
Oaxoca Street Children $5,000 Benton, AR, US Charitable 2023
Okoboji Blue Water Festival $500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2023
Okoboji Foundation $1,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2023
Opportunity International $18,750 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2023
Pearson Lakes Art Center $48,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2023
Spencer Chamber Of Commerce $5,000 Spencer, IA, US Charitable 2023
Superstition Food Bank $5,000 Apache Junction, AZ, US Charitable 2023
Swsga $1,720 Casa Grande, AZ, US Educational 2023
Tuscon Festival Of Books $3,500 Tuscon, AZ, US Educational 2023
Ability 360 Inc $17,400 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Arnolds Park Fire & Rescue $8,000 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2022
Blue Water Festival $500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Educational 2022
Dickinson County Conservation $20,036 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2022
Dickinson County Nature Center $5,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2022
Feed My Starving Children $2,000 Coon Rapids, MN, US Charitable 2022
Friends Of Lakeside Lab $2,500 Milford, IA, US Educational 2022
Historic Arnolds Park $10,000 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2022
Iowa Lakes Unitarian Universalist $1,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2022
Mesa Art Center $1,500 Mesa, AZ, US Educational 2022
Music Instrument Museum $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Educational 2022
Nw Iowa Humane Society $570 Milford, IA, US Charitable 2022
Oaxoca Street Children $8,000 Benton, AR, US Charitable 2022
Opportunity International $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Pearson Lakes Art Center $33,500 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2022
Scottsdale Center For Arts $1,250 Scottsdale, AZ, US Educational 2022
Superstition Food Bank $2,000 Apache Junction, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Tuscon Festival Of Books $3,500 Tuscon, AZ, US Educational 2022
Ymca $21,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2022
Ability 360 Inc $17,400 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Arnolds Park Fire & Rescue $8,000 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2022
Blue Water Festival $500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Educational 2022
Dickinson County Conservation $20,036 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2022
Dickinson County Nature Center $5,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2022
Feed My Starving Children $2,000 Coon Rapids, MN, US Charitable 2022
Friends Of Lakeside Lab $2,500 Milford, IA, US Educational 2022
Historic Arnolds Park $10,000 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2022
Iowa Lakes Unitarian Universalist $1,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2022
Mesa Art Center $1,500 Mesa, AZ, US Educational 2022
Music Instrument Museum $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Educational 2022
Nw Iowa Humane Society $570 Milford, IA, US Charitable 2022
Oaxoca Street Children $8,000 Benton, AR, US Charitable 2022
Opportunity International $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2022
Pearson Lakes Art Center $33,500 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2022
Scottsdale Center For Arts $1,250 Scottsdale, AZ, US Educational 2022
Superstition Food Bank $2,000 Apache Junction, AZ, US Charitable 2022
Tuscon Festival Of Books $3,500 Tuscon, AZ, US Educational 2022
Ymca $21,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2022
Ability 360 Inc $7,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2021
Arizona Pbs $90 Phoenix, AZ, US Educational 2021
Ballet Minnesota $300 Duluth, MN, US Educational 2021
Boyce Thompson Aboretum $5,000 Superior, AZ, US Educational 2021
Dickinson County Nature Center $5,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2021
Feed My Starving Children $2,500 Coon Rapids, MN, US Charitable 2021
Friends Of Lakeside Lab $5,200 Milford, IA, US Educational 2021
Gold Canyon Arts Council $2,500 Gold Canyon, AZ, US Charitable 2021
Historic Arnolds Park $11,000 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2021
Jazzed Up Big Band $2,500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2021
Lakeside Hockey Association $5,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2021
Mesa Art Center $3,000 Mesa, AZ, US Educational 2021
Music Instrument Museum $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Educational 2021
Nw Iowa Humane Society $2,850 Milford, IA, US Charitable 2021
Oaxoca Street Children $15,000 Benton, AR, US Charitable 2021
Okoboji Foundation $1,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2021
Opportunity International $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Pearson Lakes Art Center $57,875 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2021
Seasons Center $5,000 Spencer, IA, US Educational 2021
Superstition Food Bank $2,500 Apache Junction, AZ, US Charitable 2021
Ability 360 Inc $7,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2021
Arizona Pbs $90 Phoenix, AZ, US Educational 2021
Ballet Minnesota $300 Duluth, MN, US Educational 2021
Boyce Thompson Aboretum $5,000 Superior, AZ, US Educational 2021
Dickinson County Nature Center $5,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2021
Feed My Starving Children $2,500 Coon Rapids, MN, US Charitable 2021
Friends Of Lakeside Lab $5,200 Milford, IA, US Educational 2021
Gold Canyon Arts Council $2,500 Gold Canyon, AZ, US Charitable 2021
Historic Arnolds Park $11,000 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2021
Jazzed Up Big Band $2,500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2021
Lakeside Hockey Association $5,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2021
Mesa Art Center $3,000 Mesa, AZ, US Educational 2021
Music Instrument Museum $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Educational 2021
Nw Iowa Humane Society $2,850 Milford, IA, US Charitable 2021
Oaxoca Street Children $15,000 Benton, AR, US Charitable 2021
Okoboji Foundation $1,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2021
Opportunity International $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Pearson Lakes Art Center $57,875 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2021
Seasons Center $5,000 Spencer, IA, US Educational 2021
Superstition Food Bank $2,500 Apache Junction, AZ, US Charitable 2021
Ability 360 Inc $7,500 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2021
Arizona Pbs $90 Phoenix, AZ, US Educational 2021
Ballet Minnesota $300 Duluth, MN, US Educational 2021
Boyce Thompson Aboretum $5,000 Superior, AZ, US Educational 2021
Dickinson County Nature Center $5,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2021
Feed My Starving Children $2,500 Coon Rapids, MN, US Charitable 2021
Friends Of Lakeside Lab $5,200 Milford, IA, US Educational 2021
Gold Canyon Arts Council $2,500 Gold Canyon, AZ, US Charitable 2021
Historic Arnolds Park $11,000 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2021
Jazzed Up Big Band $2,500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2021
Lakeside Hockey Association $5,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2021
Mesa Art Center $3,000 Mesa, AZ, US Educational 2021
Music Instrument Museum $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Educational 2021
Nw Iowa Humane Society $2,850 Milford, IA, US Charitable 2021
Oaxoca Street Children $15,000 Benton, AR, US Charitable 2021
Okoboji Foundation $1,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2021
Opportunity International $15,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2021
Pearson Lakes Art Center $57,875 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2021
Seasons Center $5,000 Spencer, IA, US Educational 2021
Superstition Food Bank $2,500 Apache Junction, AZ, US Charitable 2021
Backpack Program $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2020
Boyce Thompson Aboretum $15,000 Superior, AZ, US Educational 2020
Dickinson County Nature Center $5,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2020
Friends Of Lakeside Lab $1,000 Milford, IA, US Educational 2020
Gold Canyon Arts Council $2,500 Gold Canyon, AZ, US Charitable 2020
Jazzed Up Big Band $2,500 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2020
Mesa Art Center $3,750 Mesa, AZ, US Educational 2020
Music Instrument Museum $3,750 Minneapolis, MN, US Educational 2020
Oaxoca Street Children $20,000 Benton, AR, US Charitable 2020
Okoboji Foundation $1,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2020
Okoboji Sailing School $20,000 Milford, IA, US Charitable 2020
Opa Iowa $10,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2020
Opportunity International $30,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2020
Pearson Lakes Art Center $27,250 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2020
Seasons Center $15,000 Spencer, IA, US Educational 2020
Superstition Food Bank $1,325 Apache Junction, AZ, US Charitable 2020
Tuscon Book Festival $3,750 Tucson, AZ, US Educational 2020
Ability 360 Inc $4,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Charitable 2019
Alzheimers Association $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2019
Arts On The Grand $2,500 Spencer, IA, US Educational 2019
Bedell Ymca $10,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2019
Boyce Thompson Aboretum $5,000 Superior, AZ, US Educational 2019
City Of Okoboji $20,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2019
Community Foundation $1,000 Des Moines, IA, US Charitable 2019
Days For Girls Interational $500 Mt Vernon, WA, US Charitable 2019
Dickinson County Nature Center $1,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2019
Dickinson County Trails $5,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2019
Feed My Starving Children $2,500 Coon Rapids, MN, US Charitable 2019
Friends Of Lakeside Lab $1,000 Milford, IA, US Educational 2019
Gold Canyon Arts Council $2,500 Gold Canyon, AZ, US Charitable 2019
Historic Arnolds Park $4,000 Arnolds Park, IA, US Charitable 2019
Iowa Lakes Unitarian Universalist $1,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2019
Lakeside Hockey Association $3,000 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2019
Mesa Art Center $1,500 Mesa, AZ, US Educational 2019
Music Instrument Museum $2,500 Minneapolis, MN, US Educational 2019
Oaxoca Street Children $8,000 Benton, AR, US Charitable 2019
Okoboji Fire And Rescue $12,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2019
Okoboji Foundation $5,000 Okoboji, IA, US Charitable 2019
Opportunity International $8,000 Chicago, IL, US Charitable 2019
Pearson Lakes Art Center $22,000 Okoboji, IA, US Educational 2019
Seasons Center $10,000 Spencer, IA, US Educational 2019
Superstition Food Bank $2,500 Apache Junction, AZ, US Charitable 2019
Swsga $9,000 Globe, AZ, US Educational 2019
Upper Des Moines $3,500 Spirit Lake, IA, US Charitable 2019

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Perry & Teresa Pearson as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 13-3636275
Website N/A
Address C/O L WOLLIN 124 PROSPECT ST Ridgewood, NJ 07450-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Perry & Teresa Pearson's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Dir / Pres Perry Pearson
Dir / Vp Teresa Pearson
Secy Lonnie Wollin

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.