Pierce Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Pierce Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Spokane, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $39,250 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $1,500. 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$39,250
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $41,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $44,000 | 29 | $923,647 |
| 2024 | $41,000 | 31 | $963,945 |
| 2025 | $39,250 | 30 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Pierce Charitable Trust 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 Pierce Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 29 | $38,250 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sister Cities Association | Public support | $1,500 |
| Hip of Spokane County | Program support | $1,500 |
| Spokane Hope | Program support | $1,500 |
| Spokane Eastside Reunion Assoc | Program support | $1,500 |
| The Way to Justice | Program support | $1,500 |
| Spark Central | Program support | $1,500 |
| Create Your Statement | Program support | $1,500 |
| Spokane Area Youth Choirs | Program support | $1,500 |
| Operation Healthy Family | Program support | $1,500 |
| Friends of KSPS | Program support | $1,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Washington | Program support | $1,500 |
| YMCA of the Inland Northwest | Progam support | $1,500 |
| Youth Leadership Spokane | Support for civic | $1,500 |
| NW Museum of Arts & Culture | Visual thinking strategies | $1,500 |
| Mobius Science Center | Program support | $1,500 |
| Spokane Parks Foundation | Support for make a splash | $1,500 |
| Women's and Children's Free Restaurant | Program support | $1,250 |
| Catholic Charities Eastern Washington | Program support | $1,250 |
| Providence Inw Foundation | Program support | $1,250 |
| Spokane AIDS Network | Program support | $1,250 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of the Inland N | Program support | $1,250 |
| Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Inland Northwest Conservancy | Program support | $1,000 |
| Spokane Valley Performing Arts Center | Public support | $1,000 |
| Anna Schindler Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Christ Kitchen | Program support | $1,000 |
| Women's Healing and Empowerment Network | Program support | $1,000 |
| Project Beauty Share | Program support | $1,000 |
| Library Foundation of Spokane County | Program support | $1,000 |
| NAMI Spokane | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Washington Trust Bank
Questions people ask
Does Pierce Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pierce Charitable Trust give?
$39,250 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Pierce Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Washington Trust Bank (Trustee).
What does Pierce Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and arts and culture.