Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust
The Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a college preparatory school, gardens, community-service organizations, and an animal-welfare organization.
Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust gave $113K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Missouri. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $113,000
- +91.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +85.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,692
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $606,315
- -4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2801 West 63Rd Street, Shawnee Mission, KS 66208
Phone: (816) 914-0482
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pembroke Hill School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 71 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 5% to recipients in Kansas, and 2% to recipients in Arizona. These reported shares total 101%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 207% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2020) to $325K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Hill School Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Powell Gardens Kingsville, MO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Shawnee Indian Mission Foundation Fairway, KS | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Village Presbyterian Church Prairie Village, KS | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kansas City Community Gardens Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rose Brooks Center Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $500 |
| Shelter KC Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $500 |
| Wayside Waifs Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Charitable | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $606,315 | $85,023 | $115,188 | $113,000 | 13 | $113,000 | $77,835 | $54,680 |
| 2023 | $636,480 | $48,436 | $61,109 | $59,000 | 7 | $59,000 | $46,327 | $49,106 |
| 2022 | $649,153 | $47,902 | $78,644 | $69,800 | 18 | $69,800 | $43,786 | $50,442 |
| 2021 | $679,895 | $176,301 | $332,149 | $325,050 | 13 | $325,050 | $169,608 | $67,805 |
| 2020 | $835,743 | $32,305 | $62,433 | $59,000 | 20 | — | $29,217 | $58,186 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Pembroke Hill School describes itself as a preschool-through-12th-grade private college preparatory school. Powell Gardens says it operates a botanical garden and promotes research, education, and nutrition. Rose Brooks Center describes its mission as breaking the cycle of domestic violence, while Wayside Waifs says it protects and cares for pets and supports the community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust reported 13 grants totaling $113,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median of $500. Its largest reported grants included $100,000 to Pembroke Hill School; $2,500 each to Powell Gardens, Shawnee Indian Mission Foundation, and Village Presbyterian Church; and $2,000 to Tucson Botanical Gardens.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimberly P Coleman, Susan Pierson, and Merrill Nunnally as co-trustees.
Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimberly P. Coleman
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merrill Nunnally
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Pierson
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust
How much does Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust give each year?
Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust gave $113K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 7 grants.
What is Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $8,692, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust that year got $250 on average.
Where does Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust give grants?
Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust gives mostly in Missouri: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (8 grants).
Does Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (13 grants).
Who are Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Pembroke Hill School ($100,000), Powell Gardens ($2,500) and Shawnee Indian Mission Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust?
Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust reported $606K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Pembroke Hill School describes itself as a preschool-through-12th-grade private college preparatory school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust's EIN?
Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6828522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Jack and Susan Pierson Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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