The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation
The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation is based in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, and files as a private foundation. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and assistance to individuals, with recipients in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Utah among others.
The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation gave $39K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,956
- +352.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,783
- +417.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $788
- Total assets
- $3,180
- -92.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (43% 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 The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists Michael J Piascinski as the contact and requests an introductory letter and information about the applicant’s 501(c)(3) organization. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadline.
- Deadline
- No submission deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael J Piascinski
Mailing address: 4072 Buttonwood Drive, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Phone: (717) 951-6229
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Turning Point ($15K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars by recipient state as Pennsylvania 43%, Indiana 37%, Utah 19%, and New York 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1507% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $39K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Point Indianapolis, IN | Programs for Traditional American Values | $14,500 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Harrisburg, PA | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Children Miracle Network Salt Lake City, UT | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Diocese of Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA | Community Service Programs | $4,700 |
| Indigent Person 8 East Petersburg, PA | Assistance to Indigent Familyhousing | $981 |
| Indigent Person 3 Lancaster, PA | Assistance to Indigent Familyhousing | $975 |
| Indigent Person 15 Girardsville, PA | Assistance to Indigent Familyhousing Food | $975 |
| Indigent Person 6 Columbia, PA | Assistance to Indigent Familyhousing | $600 |
| Indigent Person 11 Mountville, PA | Assistance to Indigent Familyfood Insecurity | $600 |
| Indigent Person 12 Mountville, PA | Assistance to Indigent Familyfood Insecurity | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,180 | $1,662 | $39,075 | $38,956 | 14 | $39,075 | $6 | $1,317 |
| 2024 | $40,759 | $3,711 | $8,661 | $8,602 | 16 | $8,661 | $1,868 | $2,113 |
| 2023 | $45,763 | $19,679 | $8,250 | $8,190 | 16 | $8,250 | $958 | $2,149 |
| 2022 | $34,462 | $25,226 | $2,429 | $2,424 | 6 | $2,429 | $383 | $1,431 |
| 2021 | $11,609 | $11,184 | $505 | $500 | 2 | $505 | $125 | $215 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for food assistance, community service, counseling, education, and assistance to individuals and families.
The supported organizations describe their work in their own terms: Turning Point says it provides professional counseling focused on health, healing, hope, growth, recovery, and transformation. Central Pennsylvania Food Bank says its mission is to solve hunger in central Pennsylvania by ensuring access to wholesome food. America Responds With Love says it provides products and services to people in need throughout the United States. Lititz Christian School says it provides education intended to prepare students for continual learning and to equip them to impact the world for Christ.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $38,956. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $14,500, with a median of $788. Notable grants included $14,500 to Turning Point, $7,500 to Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, $7,500 to Children Miracle Network, and $4,700 to Diocese of Harrisburg.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael J Piascinski as president and Sarah E Gard as vice president/secretary.
The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation is led by Michael J. Piascinski, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael J. Piascinski
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah E. Gard
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$60 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sarah E. Piascinski (2021–2023) — Vice President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60, to Sarah E Gard (VP/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation
How much does The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation gave $39K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 16 grants.
What is The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $788, and its average grant was $2,783, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (37%) and Utah (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (2 grants), Lancaster, PA (2 grants) and Mountville, PA (2 grants).
Does The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to Indigent Familyhousing" (3 grants).
Who are The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Turning Point ($14,500), Central Pennsylvania Food Bank ($7,500) and Children Miracle Network ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation?
The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for food assistance, community service, counseling, education, and assistance to individuals and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4283502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Joseph and Eleanor Piascinski Charitable 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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