The Invisible Hand Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Invisible Hand Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2023 it gave $143,591 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,971 and the largest $52,648. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$143,591
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,971
- Largest grant$52,648
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2023 was down from $171,045 the year before.
50% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $171,045 | 86 | $61,054 |
| 2023 | $143,591 | 31 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | John Pierce 2305 Calvert St NW, Washington, DC 20008 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 567-2050 |
| What to submit | Application should include the requested recipient name, the reason for the request, and the amount |
| Restrictions | None, although funds are primarily provided to the citizens of greater Washington dc-Maryland-Virginia region and must fit the foundations mission statement |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 17 | $90,552 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $15,057 |
| New York | 2 | $14,227 |
| California | 2 | $8,982 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,389 |
| Illinois | 2 | $6,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $1,384 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Charitable | $52,648 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $10,654 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $8,392 |
| Individual | Charitable | $7,413 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $6,389 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $5,976 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,701 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $5,050 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $3,594 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,630 |
| Individual | Charitable | $2,304 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $2,060 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $1,971 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $1,227 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $681 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $590 |
| Individual | Charitable | $525 |
| Individual | Charitable | $485 |
| Information on File - Available Upo | Charitable | $401 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $384 |
| Information on File - Available Upo | Charitable | $197 |
| Individual | Charitable | $174 |
| Individual | Charitable | $109 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $22 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Charitable | $14 |
Officers and trustees
- Roxana Pierce
- John Pierce
Questions people ask
Does The Invisible Hand Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Invisible Hand Foundation Inc give?
$143,591 in tax year 2023, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,971.
Who runs The Invisible Hand Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Roxana Pierce (Director/Coo) and John Pierce (Comptroller).