The Amy and Chip Pearson Family Foundation concentrates its giving locally in St. Paul, MN, with a strong emphasis on private K–12 education and neighborhood-level community services. The foundation makes relatively large, targeted grants and shows a pattern of repeat support to a small number of organizations rather than broad, scattered giving.
Concentrated, high-dollar giving with repeat grants to a very small set of local organizations (two organizations account for 100% of recorded giving).
The Amy and Chip Pearson Family Foundation’s largest recent grant was $191,000 to St Paul Academy and Summit School in 2025, and that award fits a clear pattern of concentrated support for a small set of Twin Cities institutions. The foundation’s recent giving shows sustained backing for private K–12 education, neighborhood-based social services, and locally rooted economic development groups in St. Paul and Minneapolis. St Paul Academy and Summit School appears repeatedly across multiple years, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $166,000 before the 2025 grant. Neighborhood House is another recurring recipient, with grants of $25,000, $90,000, and $100,000 in the recent record. The foundation also supports organizations tied to entrepreneurship and community development, including Neighborhood Development Center, Milkweed Editions, and Mill City Farmers Market. Across the record, the grants are targeted rather than widely dispersed, and the same institutions tend to receive follow-on support over time. That pattern suggests a funder focused on maintaining relationships with a limited number of local partners rather than rotating among many grantees.
In education, the foundation gave $191,000 to St Paul Academy and Summit School in 2025 after awarding $166,000 in 2024 and $40,000 in 2023, showing durable support for one school community. For neighborhood services, it gave $100,000 to Neighborhood House in 2025 and $90,000 in 2024, alongside earlier support of $25,000 in 2023. In community support work, Keystone Community Services received $10,000 in 2024 and $10,000 in 2025, while Key Stone Community Services received $10,000 in 2023. Its entrepreneurship-related grants include $25,000 to Neighborhood Development Center in 2025 and $15,000 to Mill City Farmers Market in 2025. The foundation also supported Women Venture with $10,000 in 2023.
Typical grants cluster tightly around one level: p25 is $5,000, median is $5,000, and p75 is $10,000. The recent record also includes larger targeted awards, but those appear alongside many smaller grants. Recipients recur across multiple years, especially St Paul Academy and Summit School, Neighborhood House, Second Harvest Heartland, Mill City Farmers Market, and Northern Star Scouting. The foundation is a family foundation and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. The grant record points to program and project support rather than open-ended, broad-distribution giving.
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$617K
Most grants fall between $5K and $10K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Notable grantees: St. Paul Academy and Summit School, Neighborhood House
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local and concentrated in Minnesota: 86% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Minnesota is also the top state by grant count. Most recipients are in St. Paul or Minneapolis, with additional grants in Brooklyn Park, Fort Snelling, Middletown, and Boston. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 100 grants to U.S. recipients. The clearest city pattern is St. Paul, which appears repeatedly across education, community, and entrepreneurship awards.
The record shows a strong emphasis on private K–12 education, neighborhood-based social services, and local entrepreneurship or community development organizations. St Paul Academy and Summit School, Neighborhood House, Neighborhood Development Center, and Mill City Farmers Market all appear in the recent grants list.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including St Paul Academy and Summit School, Neighborhood House, Second Harvest Heartland, Mill City Farmers Market, and Northern Star Scouting. That pattern suggests recurring support rather than one-time awards.
The distribution is centered at smaller awards: p25 is $5,000, the median is $5,000, and p75 is $10,000. The recent record also includes larger grants, but most listed awards sit at or below the $10,000 level.
It is local. Minnesota is the top state by grant count, and 86% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. The recipient list is entirely U.S.-based, with many awards going to St. Paul and Minneapolis organizations.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, and it does not make program-related investments.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST PAUL ACADEMY AND SUMMIT SCHOOL | ST PAUL, MN | $191,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | ST PAUL, MN | $100,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $50,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| MILKWEED EDITIONS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $33,000 | 2026 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2026 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND | BROOKLYN PARK, MN | $20,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $15,000 | 2026 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| KEYSTONE COMMUNITY SERVICES | ST PAUL, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| MAC ADMINS FOUNDATION | MIDDLETOWN, MD | $10,000 | 2026 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| NORTHERN STAR SCOUTING | FORT SNELLING, MN | $10,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| CREATIVE ENTERPRISE ZONE | ST PAUL, MN | $9,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
| PINK CLOUD FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| ST PAUL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| SMALL SUMS | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENT |
| THE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| PHEASANTS FOREVER | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENT |
| THE SANNEH FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | COMMUNITY |
| WOMEN VENTURE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2026 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| THE ACREAGE AT OSCEOLA | OSCEOLA, WI | $2,000 | 2026 | ARTS EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT |
| THE BAKKEN MUSEUM | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,000 | 2026 | EDUCATION |
| CAMBA TRAILS | CABLE, WI | $1,000 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENT |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,000 | 2026 | ENVIRONMENT |
| ST PAUL ACADEMY AND SUMMIT SCHOOL | ST PAUL, MN | $191,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE | ST PAUL, MN | $100,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| MILKWEED EDITIONS | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $33,000 | 2025 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | ST PAUL, MN | $25,000 | 2025 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND | BROOKLYN PARK, MN | $20,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $15,000 | 2025 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| MAC ADMINS FOUNDATION | MIDDLETOWN, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| KEYSTONE COMMUNITY SERVICES | ST PAUL, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| NORTHERN STAR SCOUTING | FORT SNELLING, MN | $10,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| PINK CLOUD FOUNDATION | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| PREPARE PROSPER | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| WALKER WEST MUSIC ACADEMY | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| BREAK THROUGH TWIN CITIES | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| SMALL SUMS | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | ENVIRONMENT |
| THE COOKIE CART | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| PHEASANTS FOREVER | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | ENVIRONMENT |
| THE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| WOMEN VENTURE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
| NEW VISION FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| HOPE DENTAL | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| CREATIVE ENTERPRISE ZONE | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT |
| THE SANNEH FOUNDATION | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY |
| ST PAUL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | ST PAUL, MN | $5,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| THE BAKKEN MUSEUM | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $2,000 | 2025 | EDUCATION |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $1,000 | 2025 | ENVIRONMENT |
| CAMBA TRAILS | CABLE, WI | $1,000 | 2025 | ENVIRONMENT |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
$15,000ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MAC ADMINS FOUNDATION
$10,000ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CREATIVE ENTERPRISE ZONE
$9,000COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PINK CLOUD FOUNDATION
$5,000COMMUNITY
ST PAUL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
$5,000EDUCATION
SMALL SUMS
$5,000COMMUNITY
PHEASANTS FOREVER
$5,000ENVIRONMENT
THE ACREAGE AT OSCEOLA
$2,000ARTS EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT
THE BAKKEN MUSEUM
$2,000EDUCATION
CAMBA TRAILS
$1,000ENVIRONMENT
DUCKS UNLIMITED
$1,000ENVIRONMENT
MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET
$15,000ENTREPRENEURSHIP
MAC ADMINS FOUNDATION
$10,000ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PINK CLOUD FOUNDATION
$5,000COMMUNITY
BREAK THROUGH TWIN CITIES
$5,000EDUCATION
SMALL SUMS
$5,000COMMUNITY
THE COOKIE CART
$5,000ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PHEASANTS FOREVER
$5,000ENVIRONMENT
HOPE DENTAL
$5,000COMMUNITY
CREATIVE ENTERPRISE ZONE
$5,000COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ST PAUL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
$5,000EDUCATION
THE BAKKEN MUSEUM
$2,000EDUCATION
DUCKS UNLIMITED
$1,000ENVIRONMENT
CAMBA TRAILS
$1,000ENVIRONMENT