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.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 18 recipients (17%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
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
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
Dual focus on education (50%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
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
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