The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $677,680 in 79 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$677,680
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$0
How to apply
The Pierce Family Charitable 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 The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 64 | $644,680 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $3,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cares Inc | AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits fund | $50,000 |
| Crossroads Fund | Racial Justice Pooled Fund | $40,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | Chicago Funders Together to End Homelessness general operations fund and to support staff positions within the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois | $40,000 |
| Chicago Religious Leadership Network on Latin Amer | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Covenant House Illinois Inc | capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Michael Reese Health Trust | Chicago Funders Together to End Homelessness | $25,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,500 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | Small Shelter Fund | $20,000 |
| Facing Forward to End Homelessness | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Good News Partners | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ignite Org | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Lyte Collective | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Margarets Village | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Matthew House | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| New Moms Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Boulevard of Chicago Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Renaissance Collaborative Inc | Abrams International Village | $20,000 |
| La Casa Norte | General & Unrestricted | $15,500 |
| All Chicago Making Homelessness History | General & Unrestricted | $10,880 |
| Housing Opportunities for Women Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,500 |
| Center for Changing Lives | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | South Side Giving Circle fund - to close the wage, wealth, or leadership gap faced by black women and girls | $10,000 |
| Chicago House and Social Service Agency | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Deborahs Place | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Moms Inc | flood relief fund | $10,000 |
| Night Ministry | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Northwest Side Housing Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Sarahs Circle | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Spanish Coalition for Housing | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Renaissance Collaborative Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Outreach | HR consulting project | $7,500 |
| Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation | Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation program | $5,000 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Good News Partners | Computer lab equipment fund | $5,000 |
| Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights | National Immigrant Justice Center | $5,000 |
| Latin America Working Group Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Margarets Village | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Nisgua | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South Suburban Pads | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Denis Pierce
- Martha V Pierce
Questions people ask
Does The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation give?
$677,680 in tax year 2023, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Denis Pierce (Pres, Dir) and Martha V Pierce (Sec).
What does The Pierce Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, health and faith communities.