Pierce Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pierce Family Foundation is a private foundation in Longboat Key, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $103,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $34,000. 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$103,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$34,000
- Assets$601,539
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $76,342 the year before.
50% 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 | $76,741 | 18 | $602,721 |
| 2024 | $76,342 | 18 | $618,567 |
| 2025 | $103,000 | 18 | $601,539 |
How to apply
Pierce 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 Pierce Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10 | $69,000 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $23,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centracare Foundation | Cancer research and care | $34,000 |
| Village Diaper Bag | Support for families | $15,000 |
| Special Olympics of Minnesota | Support to individual athletes with developmental disabilities | $10,000 |
| Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center | Support educational programs regarding the environment | $5,500 |
| Colorado Friendship | Aid to families | $5,000 |
| Good News Jail & Prison Ministry | Prison ministry | $5,000 |
| Hennepin Health Care Foundation | Provides health care | $5,000 |
| ACLU MN | Protects individual rights | $5,000 |
| Friends of U W Health | Patient & family support | $3,000 |
| Advancing Equity | Support for equity | $2,500 |
| Meriter Foundation Point | Lgbtq event support | $2,500 |
| First Lutheran Church | Family support | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood Theater Project | Youth theater | $2,500 |
| Bikes for Kids (Wi) | Provide free bikes to disadvantaged kids | $1,500 |
| The Link Food Bank | Feeding the hungry | $1,500 |
| Fond Blanc Foundation | Feeding the hungry | $1,000 |
| American Parkinson Association | Support for families and research for parkinsons | $1,000 |
| Willmar Area Community Foundation | Community foundation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harvey Pierce
- Delores Pierce
- Jeffrey R Pierce
- Susan Pierce Jacobsen
- Steve Pierce
- Julie Pierce
Questions people ask
Does Pierce Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pierce Family Foundation give?
$103,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Pierce Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harvey Pierce (Trustee), Delores Pierce (Trustee), Jeffrey R Pierce (Executive Cmte) and Susan Pierce Jacobsen (Executive Cmte) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Pierce Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and human services.