The Piper Foundation Inc
The Piper Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down. The filing says it supports nonprofit organizations in the Lock Haven, Pennsylvania area and provides academic scholarships to students from that area and members of the Unitah Basin Tribe in Utah.
The Piper Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Piper Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,171,867
- +2193.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -93.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,171,867
- +36592.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,171,867
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Piper Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 5025 Pendleton Square, Vero Beach, FL 32967
Phone: (847) 858-8943
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Piper Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clinton County Community Foundation ($1.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 70 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing identifies nonprofit support in the Lock Haven, Pennsylvania area and scholarships for students from the Lock Haven area and members of the Unitah Basin Tribe in Utah. Its 2024 grant went to an organization in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Piper Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 2011% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $50K (2022) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton County Community Foundation Lock Haven, PA | Transfer of Funds | $1,171,867 |
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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 | — | $13,508 | $1,182,871 | $1,171,867 | 1 | $1,171,867 | $5,622 | $36,107 |
| 2023 | $1,183,155 | $39,001 | $67,040 | $51,100 | 16 | $51,100 | $26,210 | $61,772 |
| 2022 | $1,211,194 | $-46,911 | $61,844 | $49,750 | 16 | $49,750 | $34,511 | $63,517 |
| 2021 | $1,260,930 | $145,002 | $58,430 | $55,500 | 18 | $55,500 | $142,072 | $71,423 |
| 2020 | $1,162,296 | $19,365 | $57,773 | $55,750 | 19 | — | $41,478 | $62,025 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Piper Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes support for Lock Haven-area nonprofit organizations and academic scholarships for students from the Lock Haven area and members of the Unitah Basin Tribe in Utah. Its 2024 grant went to Clinton County Community Foundation Inc. The grantee says it helps community leaders meet local needs by distributing income to charities and community organizations within Clinton County, Pennsylvania.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $1,171,867, all of it to Clinton County Community Foundation Inc. The filing describes the grant’s purpose as “transfer of funds.” It also says cash and securities were transferred to the community foundation in installments.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the filing is marked final, this policy should not be taken as a current application opportunity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patricia Piper-Smyer as president, Elizabeth Barrett as vice president and secretary, and Anne Piper Bert as treasurer.
The Piper Foundation Inc is led by Patricia Piper-Smyer, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Piper-Smyer
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Anne Piper Bert
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth H Barrett
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President & Secretary → Vice President Secretary, 2021
Vice President Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patricia Piper Smyer (2020–2021) — President
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 The Piper Foundation Inc
How much does The Piper Foundation Inc give each year?
The Piper Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 16 grants.
What does The Piper Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes support for Lock Haven-area nonprofit organizations and academic scholarships for students from the Lock Haven area and members of the Unitah Basin Tribe in Utah. Its 2024 grant went to Clinton County Community Foundation Inc. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Piper Foundation Inc?
The Piper Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
Where does The Piper Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation’s filing identifies nonprofit support in the Lock Haven, Pennsylvania area and scholarships for students from the Lock Haven area and members of the Unitah Basin Tribe in Utah. Its 2024 grant went to an organization in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.
How much is The Piper Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Piper Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $36K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Piper Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Piper Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 24-0863140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Piper Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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