Christopher & Nancy Pierce Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Christopher & Nancy Pierce Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Cumberland Foreside, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $208,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$208,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $123,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $133,000 | 11 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $123,000 | 12 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $208,000 | 10 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Christopher & Nancy Pierce 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 Christopher & Nancy Pierce Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 10 | $208,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McAuley Residence Northern Light Mercy Hospital | Mcauley house houlton | $100,000 |
| McAuley Residence Northern Light Mercy Hospital | Mcauley house portland | $25,000 |
| The Mitchell Institute | Unrestricted general support | $25,000 |
| St Brigid School | Unrestricted general support | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Maine | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Houlton Rec Center | Unrestricted general support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maine | Unrestricted general support | $5,000 |
| St Mary of the Visition Parish | Unrestricted general support | $5,000 |
| St Mary of the Visition Parish Father Kevin Martin | Father kevin martin | $5,000 |
| The Travis Mills Foundation | Unrestricted general support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher A Pierce
- Nancy S Pierce
- Jotham D Pierce Jr
Questions people ask
Does Christopher & Nancy Pierce Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christopher & Nancy Pierce Charitable Foundation give?
$208,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Christopher & Nancy Pierce Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher A Pierce (President & Treasurer), Nancy S Pierce (Vice President) and Jotham D Pierce Jr (Secretary).
What does Christopher & Nancy Pierce Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.