Frank P Pierce Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Frank P Pierce Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $333,333. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$333,333
- Assets$24.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 | $1.0 million | 15 | $22.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 20 | $24.3 million |
How to apply
Frank P Pierce Foundation Inc 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 Frank P Pierce Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | $360,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $333,333 |
| Georgia | 10 | $319,100 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Heart Association | Charitable distribution in support of improving health of north georgia communities | $333,333 |
| Cherokee Regional Library System | Charitable distribution for the tutoring program | $138,600 |
| Charles H Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center | Charitable distribution for 2025 medal of honor celebration | $100,000 |
| The Generosity Trust (DBA Name of the Chattanooga Christian Community Fou | Charitable distribution for the pierce foundation fund a donor advised fund | $85,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation Inc | Charitable distribution for betsy pierce endowed scholarship at utk school of music | $75,000 |
| Lift Youth Center Inc | Charitable distribution for ringgold programming costs | $50,000 |
| University of Chattanooga Foundation Inc | Charitable distribution to be used for the northwest georgia students scholarship | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Outreach Inc DBA Union Gospel Mission | Charitable distribution for 75th anniversary campaign | $25,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Center of the Lookout Mt Judicial Circuit | Charitable distribution for general programming needs | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Inc | Charitable distribution for "save the dalton battlefields" project | $25,000 |
| Restore 634 Inc | Charitable distribution for general programming needs | $25,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Charitable distribution for hurricane helene disaster relief | $25,000 |
| Whitfield Healthcare Foundation Inc | Charitable distribution for the hamilton cardiovascular institute | $25,000 |
| Lookout Mountain Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Charitable distribution for bibles to students | $10,500 |
| Friends of Special Children | Charitable distribution, abc event for benefit of signal centers, inc. | $10,000 |
| Murphy-Harpst Children's Centers Inc | Charitable distribution for programs to serve at-risk children | $10,000 |
| Partnership for Families of Children and Adults Inc | Charitable distribution for deaf services division | $10,000 |
| Catoosa County Stocking Full of Love Inc | Charitable distribution for annual event | $5,000 |
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank | Charitable distribution | $5,000 |
| Walker County Georgia | Charitable distribution to be used for al millard memorial stocking full of love program sponsored by sheriff's office | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas S Tarvin
- R Wayne Peters
Questions people ask
Does Frank P Pierce Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Frank P Pierce Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Frank P Pierce Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas S Tarvin (President & Director) and R Wayne Peters (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Frank P Pierce Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.