The Pearce Project Irr Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Cincinnati, OH EIN: 81-6972356

The Pearce Project Irr Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $137K.

Key facts about The Pearce Project Irr Trust

EIN
81-6972356
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$70,000
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$35,000
Median grant
$35,000
Total assets
$1,337,641
Primary geography
Ohio (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How The Pearce Project Irr Trust gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.3M

+4.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$70K

+0.0% YoY

Grant Count

2

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$35K

+0.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pearce Project Irr Trust reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Pearce Project Irr Trust

Based on IRS filings

The Pearce Project Irr Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $137K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 2 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Cities

ClevelandDetroit

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$43K$87K$130K$174K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,337,641$1,275,800$1,287,478
Revenue$157,944$81,565$37,945
Expenses$96,215$93,020$105,798
Qualifying Distributions$74,151$73,834$83,794
Net Investment Income$137,228$61,276$18,783
Distributable Amount$75,680$70,269$74,301

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K2 grants20202 grants20212 grants20222 grants20232 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

The Cleveland Institute of Art: $35KThe Cleveland Institute of Art$35KWayne State University: $35KWayne State University$35K

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

10<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Cleveland Institute of Art ($35,000), Wayne State University ($35,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
THE CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART Cleveland, OHSCHOLARSHIP$35,000
WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY Detroit, MISCHOLARSHIP$35,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Fifth Third Bank N a — Trustee: $23KFifth Third Bank N aTrustee$23K

From 2024 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Fifth Third Bank N aTrustee1$22,775

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Pearce Project Irr Trust?

The Pearce Project Irr Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Cincinnati, OH. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Pearce Project Irr Trust?

As of 2024, The Pearce Project Irr Trust holds $1.3M in total assets with $158K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $70K in 2024.

Where does The Pearce Project Irr Trust operate?

The Pearce Project Irr Trust has awarded grants in Michigan, Ohio.

What size grants does The Pearce Project Irr Trust award?

In 2024, The Pearce Project Irr Trust awarded 2 grants totaling $70K — an average of about $35K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Pearce Project Irr Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Pearce Project Irr Trust reported a distributable amount of $76K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Pearce Project Irr Trust's EIN?

The Pearce Project Irr Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6972356. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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