Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation
Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation is a private foundation, based in West Bloomfield, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $656K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $88K.
Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation at a glance
In short: Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation gave $151K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,900
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,150
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $655,516
- +19.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jarc ($51K). Together the top 6 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 28 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of 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 $131K (2023) to $172K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jarc Farmington Hills, MI | To Provide Support for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. | $50,900 |
| Friendship Circle West Bloomfield, MI | To promote an inclusive community that values all individuals regardless of the challenges they face | $30,000 |
| Temple Israel West Bloomfield, MI | To Promote Religious Teachings | $20,000 |
| Jewish Hospice West Bloomfield, MI | To Provide Hospice Care for Individuals | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation Bloomfield Hills, MI | To Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Those in Need | $20,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Bloomfield Hills, MI | To provide financial help to jewish people in the state of mi through lending money without interest | $10,000 |
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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 | $655,516 | $127,604 | $150,900 | $150,900 | 6 | $150,900 | $87,604 | $117,210 |
| 2023 | $549,046 | $132,040 | $133,056 | $131,000 | 6 | $131,000 | $91,984 | $102,770 |
| 2022 | $550,114 | $127,841 | $137,813 | $137,800 | 5 | $137,800 | $87,828 | $116,957 |
| 2021 | $560,034 | $107,900 | $136,014 | $136,000 | 5 | $136,000 | $67,898 | $104,448 |
| 2020 | $588,148 | $181,917 | $174,020 | $172,000 | 6 | — | $141,897 | $89,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation reported a distributable amount of $117K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation is led by David Pierce, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Pierce
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mel Raznick
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Pierce
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jamie Pierce (2020) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Karen Fraiberg (2020) — Director
- Former: Linda Herron (2020) — Secretary & Director
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 Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation
How much does Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation give each year?
Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation gave $151K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 6 grants.
What is Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation's typical grant size?
Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,150, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation give grants?
Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Bloomfield, MI (3 grants) and Bloomfield Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation's largest grantees?
Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Jarc ($50,900), Friendship Circle ($30,000) and Temple Israel ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation?
Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation reported $656K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation's EIN?
Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3515181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Milton & Sylvia Pierce Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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