Earl W & Hazel C Pierson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Earl W & Hazel C Pierson Foundation is a private foundation in Dimebox, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $142,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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.
- Grants paid, 2025$142,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $137,500 the year before.
14% 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 | $129,400 | 20 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $137,500 | 14 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $142,500 | 14 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Earl W & Hazel C Pierson 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 Earl W & Hazel C Pierson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $132,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| B2B Ministry | Ministry for abdandoned or troubled children | $15,000 |
| First Baptist Church School | Mission based elementary school | $15,000 |
| Sire | Therapeutic equestrian program for disabled persons | $15,000 |
| Arc of Bell County Arc of Bell County | Day prog services for mentally disabled adults | $10,000 |
| Eight Days of Hope | Disaster relief ministry in amory, mississippi | $10,000 |
| Hospice Brazos Valley | Medical aid for terminally ill persons | $10,000 |
| Milam Arc | Day program services for mentally disabled adults | $10,000 |
| Reach Unlimited Inc | Education services for mentally disabled | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Galveston | Housing for parents of hospitalized children | $10,000 |
| Still Creek Ranch | Home for children removed from broken homes | $10,000 |
| Vitaliving | Day program services for mentally disabled | $10,000 |
| Grace Lake Ministries | Therapeutic equestrian program for disabled persons | $7,500 |
| Elizabeth Lutheran Church-Community Kitchen | Assistance of food & supplies to underprivileged families | $5,000 |
| Houston Hospice Volunteers | Medical aid for terminally ill persons | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Armstrong
- Jerry M Armstrong Jr
- Jack B Manning
- Terri Armstrong
- Gloria Borreca
- Sue Manning
- Katherine Reyes
Questions people ask
Does Earl W & Hazel C Pierson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Earl W & Hazel C Pierson Foundation give?
$142,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Earl W & Hazel C Pierson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Julie Armstrong (Vice President), Jerry M Armstrong Jr (President), Jack B Manning (Director) and Terri Armstrong (Assistant Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Earl W & Hazel C Pierson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, faith communities and youth programs.