The Peirce Family Foundation Inc
The Peirce Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1997 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on philanthropic giving to nonprofits across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.8M
-7.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+10.6% YoY
Grant Count
37
-7.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$65K
+19.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
- Dyslexia education and support programs
Grantmaking
The foundation has demonstrated significant commitment to dyslexia education initiatives, with multiple transformational gifts to support educational programs in this area.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Pennsylvania
- Florida
- Washington
With particular concentration in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $20,362,778
- Total Revenues: $2,531,950
- Total Expenses: $2,441,264
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024 (most recent filing):
- Total Assets: $18,759,152
- Total Giving: $2,408,416
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,759,152 | $20,362,778 | $20,278,158 |
| Revenue | $1,279,520 | $2,531,950 | $2,558,461 |
| Expenses | $2,871,802 | $2,441,264 | $1,890,249 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,408,416 | $2,178,294 | $1,629,170 |
| Net Investment Income | $816,134 | $436,409 | $352,769 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,140,975 | $1,038,228 | $1,006,575 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
219 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by trustees Robert N. Peirce and Joan Peirce, located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT N PEIRCE JR | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JOAN PEIRCE | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 707 Grant Street, Suite 125, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1909
Telephone: 412-281-7229
EIN: 23-2903074
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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