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The Brian Pasierb Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Iowa City, Iowa · EIN 921482812

The Brian Pasierb Family Foundation is a private foundation in Iowa City, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $22,250 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7,1213$124,566
2024$22,2502$127,191
2025$25,0002$151,287

How to apply

The Brian Pasierb 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Brian Pasierb Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Iowa.

StateGrantsAmount
Iowa2$25,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
General Support$15,000
Figgie Museum
Davenport, IA
General Support$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Brian Pasierb Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Brian Pasierb Family Foundation give?

$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.

Who runs The Brian Pasierb Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Johnny E Brian JR (Trustee) and Caroline A Pasierb (Trustee).

What does The Brian Pasierb Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.

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