John B Pierce Foundation
To conduct basic research on the interactions between physiological systems and the stresses imposed by the modern environment with the goal of optimizing these interactions to improve human health and comfort. The john b. Pierce laboratory, inc. (also an organization exempt under section 501(c)(3)) was organized for the same educational and scientific purposes as those of the john b. Pierce foundation. The foundation is classified as a supporting organization under internal revenue code section 509(a)(3) and supports the scientific research of the john b. Pierce laboratory, inc.
John B Pierce Foundation at a glance
In short: John B Pierce Foundation gave $2.9M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.9M), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,890,000
- +45.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,890,000
- +45.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,890,000
- Total assets
- $14,806,321
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John B Pierce Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The John B Pierce Laboratory Inc ($2.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $690K (2022) to $2.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The John B Pierce Laboratory Inc New Haven, CT | Research on physiological systems & stresses imposed by the environment | $2,890,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,806,321 | $517,443 | $3,146,715 | $2,890,000 | 1 | $517,443 |
| 2023 | $15,355,935 | $424,439 | $2,335,295 | $1,985,000 | 1 | $424,439 |
| 2022 | $15,769,131 | $842,119 | $934,702 | $689,626 | 1 | $842,119 |
| 2021 | $18,876,863 | $752,156 | $299,321 | — | — | $688,156 |
| 2020 | $17,601,675 | $727,844 | $284,515 | — | — | $680,344 |
About John B Pierce Foundation
Based on IRS filings
John B Pierce Foundation is a public charity, based in New Haven, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.9M. Net investment income was $517K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John B Pierce Foundation is led by Margaret P. Mason, President & Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret P. Mason
President & Trustee
Vice President & Trustee → President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Anthony Scillia
Vice President & Trustee
President & Trustee → Vice President & Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Geoffrey Etherington
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Kevin Myatt
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
William Ginsberg
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Michele Solomon
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Geibel
Past Director of the Lab
Vice President & Trustee → Director of the Lab, 2021
Director of the Lab → Past Director of the Lab, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vincent Pieribone (2020–2021) — Past Director of the Lab
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $14K, to Margaret P Mason (President & Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John B Pierce Foundation
How much does John B Pierce Foundation give each year?
John B Pierce Foundation gave $2.9M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 1 grant.
How large is John B Pierce Foundation?
John B Pierce Foundation reported $14.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $517K.
Where does John B Pierce Foundation operate?
John B Pierce Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is John B Pierce Foundation's EIN?
John B Pierce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1624063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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