Piassick Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Piassick Family Foundation is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,620 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,250. 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$98,620
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,250
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,454 the year before.
53% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $99,061 | 29 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $42,454 | 20 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $98,620 | 32 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Piassick Family Foundation 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 Piassick Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 15 | $74,250 |
| Texas | 2 | $8,850 |
| Colorado | 7 | $7,250 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,450 |
| Georgia | 2 | $3,420 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,200 |
| New York | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Central Alabama | Support of programs | $30,250 |
| Uab (Art Center) | Support of programs | $13,000 |
| Alabama Holocaust Education Center | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Terrific New Theater | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Shalom Austin | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom | Support of programs | $3,850 |
| Collat Jewish Family Services | Support of programs | $3,000 |
| Har Mishpacha | Support of programs | $2,500 |
| Academy for Classical Education | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Support of programs | $2,000 |
| American College of Bankruptcy Foundation | Support of programs | $1,450 |
| Temple Beth Israel | Support of programs | $1,420 |
| Seminars at Steamboat | Support of programs | $1,250 |
| Alabama Public Television | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Colorado Trout Unlimited | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Lift Up of Routt County | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Association Inc | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Saint Stephen's Episcopal School | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| United Ability Inc | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Support of programs | $600 |
| Colorado Cattleman's Agricultural Land Trust | Support of programs | $500 |
| Mike Eskridge Foundation | Support of programs | $500 |
| Mike Slive Foundation | Support of programs | $500 |
| Rabbi Grafman Endowment Fund | Support of programs | $500 |
| United Way of Yampa Valley | Support of programs | $500 |
| Yampa Valley Community Foundation | Support of programs | $500 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation | Support of programs | $350 |
| Community Food Bank of Central Alabama | Support of programs | $250 |
| National Museum of American Indian | Support of programs | $250 |
| Oasis Counseling | Support of programs | $250 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Support of programs | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel B Piassick
- Karen Piassick
- Joan P Swartz
- Louis N Piassick
Questions people ask
Does Piassick Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Piassick Family Foundation give?
$98,620 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Piassick Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joel B Piassick (Director), Karen Piassick (Director), Joan P Swartz (Director) and Louis N Piassick (Director).
What does Piassick Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and education.