Pierce Family Foundation
Pierce Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tulsa, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $165K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $54K. Net investment income was $6K.
Pierce Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Pierce Family Foundation gave $54K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,250
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,750
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $164,508
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (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 Pierce Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Charities ($14K). Together the top 7 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pierce Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 228% 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 $44K (2020) to $54K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities Tulsa, OK | General Funding | $14,250 |
| Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma Tulsa, OK | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Beheard Tulsa, OK | General Funding | $10,000 |
| John 316 Mission Tulsa, OK | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Little Light House Tulsa, OK | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Tulsa, OK | General Funding | $5,000 |
| Teen Challenge Oklahoma City, OK | General Funding | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Pierce Family Foundation?
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 | $164,508 | $4,367 | $56,562 | $54,250 | 7 | $55,790 | $6,349 | $24,471 |
| 2023 | $212,711 | $6,812 | $52,006 | $50,000 | 7 | $51,225 | $6,104 | $22,284 |
| 2022 | $257,734 | $6,307 | $50,387 | $48,500 | 10 | $49,620 | $5,610 | $23,808 |
| 2021 | $304,910 | $6,678 | $50,568 | $49,000 | 11 | $50,050 | $6,160 | $25,762 |
| 2020 | $348,800 | $5,448 | $45,427 | $44,000 | 11 | — | $5,030 | $24,298 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pierce Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pierce Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline A. McLain
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Pierce
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Pierce
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Anne Pierce
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael W. Pierce
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 Pierce Family Foundation
How much does Pierce Family Foundation give each year?
Pierce Family Foundation gave $54K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 7 grants.
What is Pierce Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Pierce Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,750, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pierce Family Foundation give grants?
Pierce Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (6 grants).
Does Pierce Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Pierce Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pierce Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Pierce Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Charities ($14,250), Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma ($10,000) and Beheard ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pierce Family Foundation?
Pierce Family Foundation reported $165K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Pierce Family Foundation's EIN?
Pierce Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0884438. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Pierce Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Pierce Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Charles & Peggy Stephenson Family
Tulsa, OK
The Charles & Peggy Stephenson Family supports charitable organizations working in areas including health, human services, arts and culture, history, education, and conservation; its 2024 grants were concentrated in Oklahoma, with a small amount going to Wyoming. It reported 44 grants totaling $9.8 million, with a median grant of $10,000 and amounts ranging from $500 to $9,009,180. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
44
Total Given
$9.8M
One Gas Foundation Inc
Tulsa, OK
ONE Gas Foundation supports community enrichment and assistance, education and workforce development (including STEAM and leadership), and community collaboration, with grants benefiting public services, schools, workforce programs, culture, and recreation. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $366,741, with a median of $2,370; most funding went to Oklahoma, followed by Texas and Kansas. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$32.7M
Grants
212
Total Given
$2.6M
Tulsa Community Foundation
Tulsa, OK
Tulsa Community Foundation supports charitable causes through donor-advised grants and selected funds, including scholarships, emergency assistance, disaster relief, arts and humanities, healthcare, and financial literacy, primarily in the Tulsa metro area and eastern Oklahoma, with some giving elsewhere in the United States. Its 2024 median grant was $18,560; selected field-of-interest funds have application cycles, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,066
Total Given
$158.6M
George Kaiser Family Foundation
Tulsa, OK
George Kaiser Family Foundation funds early childhood development and education, family and community well-being, justice, affordable housing, and Tulsa neighborhood and civic initiatives, primarily in Tulsa and Oklahoma. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $20.2 million, with a median of $50,000. It does not accept unsolicited proposals for its general work, though eligible nonprofits may apply through its Accelerator Grants initiative.
Assets
$5.1B
Grants
383
Total Given
$99.9M
The David E & Cassie L Temple Foundation
Tulsa, OK
The foundation funds organizations addressing basic educational and humanitarian needs, prioritizing those that encourage spiritual transformation, with a focus on children and families in the Tulsa metropolitan area. Its 2025 grants ranged from $550 to $75,000, with a median of $20,000; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$19.1M
Grants
39
Total Given
$857K
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Oklahoma
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Pierce Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Pierce Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?