Pierson Family Foundation
The Pierson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nazareth, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants for public support and scholarships to organizations and individual recipients in Texas.
Pierson Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Pierson Family Foundation gave $13K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,660
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $1,055
- Median grant
- $380
- Total assets
- $33,867
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pierson Family Foundation
- 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: PO Box 344, Nazareth, TX 79063
Phone: (806) 260-7541
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pierson Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spicer Gripp Memorial ($4K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spicer Gripp Memorial Hereford, TX | Public Support | $4,300 |
| Knights of Columbus Nazareth, TX | Public Support | $2,200 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| Friendship AUTOMOTIVEISD0 Wolforth, TX | public support | $1,500 |
| Luther Brafle Worker Nazareth, TX | Public Support | $500 |
| Hope Healing Amarillo, TX | Public Support | $260 |
| Muleshoe Senior Citizens Muleshoe, TX | Public Support | $250 |
| Activity Fund Senior Class Nisd Nazareth, TX | Public Support | $200 |
| Nazareth Buyers Bluc Nazareth, TX | Public Support | $150 |
| Nazareth Education Foundation Nazareth, TX | Public Support | $150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,867 | $22,136 | $14,320 | $12,660 | 12 | $14,320 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $12,660 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $4,300, with a median grant of $380.
The largest reported grants were $4,300 to Spicer Gripp Memorial in Hereford for public support, $2,200 to Knights of Columbus in Nazareth for public support, and $2,000 to an individual recipient for scholarships. Other grants included $1,500 to Friendship Automotiveisd0 in Wolfor th for public support and $1,000 to an individual recipient for scholarships. The remaining grants went to organizations for public support, including Luther Brafle Worker, Hope Healing, Muleshoe Senior Citizens, Activity Fund Senior Class NISD, Nazareth Buyers Bluc, Nazareth Education Foundation, and Nazareth Volunteer Fire Department.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wayne Pierson is listed as a director on the 2025 filing.
Pierson Family Foundation is led by Wayne Pierson, Director on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wayne Pierson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Pierson Family Foundation
How much does Pierson Family Foundation give each year?
Pierson Family Foundation gave $13K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Pierson Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Pierson Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $380, and its average grant was $1,055, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pierson Family Foundation give grants?
Pierson Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Nazareth, TX (5 grants).
Does Pierson Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Pierson Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (10 grants).
Who are Pierson Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Pierson Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Spicer Gripp Memorial ($4,300), Knights of Columbus ($2,200) and Friendship AUTOMOTIVEISD0 ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pierson Family Foundation?
Pierson Family Foundation reported $34K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
How do I apply for a grant from Pierson Family Foundation?
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 Pierson Family Foundation's EIN?
Pierson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1435302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Pierson Family Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
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