The Peirce Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Peirce Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.4 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$22.7 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1.5 million | 44 | $23.5 million |
| 2022 | $1.6 million | 51 | $19.9 million |
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 40 | $22.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 37 | $22.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert N Peirce Jr 2500 Gulf Tower 707 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1919 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 281-7229 |
| What to submit | All applications must be in writing and include the following information and attachments: 1. Name and address of proposed recipient. 2. Purpose and nature of request. 3. Amount requested. 4. Exemption letter. 5. Background information regarding organization requesting a contribution. |
What The Peirce Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 26 | $2.4 million |
| Florida | 8 | $13,550 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,100 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Senator John Heinz History Center | Charitable contribution | $500,000 |
| Duquesne University School of Law | Charitable contribution | $427,000 |
| Robert Morris University | Charitable contribution | $408,241 |
| Carlow University | Charitable contribution | $400,000 |
| Pittsburgh Botanic Garden | Charitable contirbution | $205,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Charitable contribution | $201,500 |
| Laughlin Childrens Center | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Urban Impact Fund | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony | Charitable contribution | $43,000 |
| Manchester Bidwell | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
| Music Club | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Fern Hollow Nature Center | Charitable contribution | $5,750 |
| Hope for Families Center | Charitable contribution | $5,600 |
| Wings 4 Vets | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Center for Hope | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Extra Mile Education Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Riverside Theater | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Wqed | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Ocean Research & Conservation Association | Charitable contribution | $2,100 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Quaker Valley Education Foundation | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Union Aid Society | Charitable contribution | $700 |
| Carnegie Science Center | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Vna & Hospice Fdn | Charitable contribution | $300 |
| Literacy Services of Indian River County | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Little Sewickley Creek Watershed Association | Charitable contribution | $250 |
| Quaker Valley Ambulance Authority | Charitable contribution | $200 |
| Sewickley Community Center | Charitable contribution | $200 |
| Samaritan Counceling Center | Charitable contribution | $125 |
| Aleppo Township VFC Inc | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Indian River Volunteer Ambulance | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| McKee Botanical Garden | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Old Sewickley Post Office | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Sewickley Public Library | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Sewickley Valley Community Fund | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Toys for Tots (Marines) | Charitable contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert N Peirce Jr
- Joan Peirce
Questions people ask
Does The Peirce Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Peirce Family Foundation Inc give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Peirce Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert N Peirce Jr (President) and Joan Peirce (Secretary).
What does The Peirce Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.