John L & Ardis J Piers Private
John L & Ardis J Piers Private is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $61K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $4K.
John L & Ardis J Piers Private at a glance
In short: John L & Ardis J Piers Private gave $5K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,027
- -33.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,005
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $61,091
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John L & Ardis J Piers Private funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Deeds for Deeds ($1K). Together the top 4 received $3K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How John L & Ardis J Piers Private gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $11K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Deeds for Deeds Durham, NC | To Help the Poor | $1,000 |
| DPS Foundation Durham, NC | Books for the Poor | $1,000 |
| Urban Ministries Durham, NC | To Help Those Who Are Poor | $527 |
| Trosa Durham, NC | Helping Those with Substance Abuse | $500 |
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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 | $61,091 | $3,559 | $5,777 | $5,027 | 5 | $9,804 | $3,559 | $776 |
| 2023 | $63,309 | $4,707 | $7,520 | $7,520 | 7 | $7,520 | $3,485 | — |
| 2022 | $66,122 | $3,483 | $8,709 | $8,424 | 7 | $8,709 | $3,483 | — |
| 2021 | $71,348 | $12,261 | $11,375 | $11,375 | 9 | $11,375 | $3,351 | — |
| 2020 | $70,462 | $11,546 | $8,750 | $8,500 | 5 | — | $3,405 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John L & Ardis J Piers Private reported a distributable amount of $776 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John L & Ardis J Piers Private is led by Mary Rae Hunter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Rae Hunter
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 John L & Ardis J Piers Private
How much does John L & Ardis J Piers Private give each year?
John L & Ardis J Piers Private gave $5K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 7 grants.
What is John L & Ardis J Piers Private's typical grant size?
John L & Ardis J Piers Private's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,005, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John L & Ardis J Piers Private give grants?
John L & Ardis J Piers Private gives mostly in North Carolina: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Durham, NC (4 grants).
Does John L & Ardis J Piers Private give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on John L & Ardis J Piers Private's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are John L & Ardis J Piers Private's largest grantees?
John L & Ardis J Piers Private's largest 2024 grantees include Deeds for Deeds ($1,000), DPS Foundation ($1,000) and Urban Ministries ($527), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John L & Ardis J Piers Private?
John L & Ardis J Piers Private reported $61K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $776 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John L & Ardis J Piers Private's EIN?
John L & Ardis J Piers Private's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1733598. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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