The Willard G Pierce and
The Willard G Pierce and is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Hastings, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
The Willard G Pierce and at a glance
In short: The Willard G Pierce and gave $40K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,510
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,902
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,302
- Total assets
- $29,098,676
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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.
Who The Willard G Pierce and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($15K). Together the top 4 received $39K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Willard G Pierce and gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). 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 $33K (2021) to $40K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Hastings, MI | General Fund | $14,604 |
| Charlton Park Village Foundation Hastings, MI | General Fund | $14,604 |
| Barry County Cares Hastings, MI | Aid to Families | $7,302 |
| Barry County Road Commission Hastings, MI | General Fund | $2,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,098,676 | $2,936,375 | $2,246,567 | $39,510 | 5 | $1,629,297 | $2,124,133 |
| 2023 | $28,038,942 | $1,107,121 | $1,999,140 | $36,040 | 5 | $1,483,935 | $528,927 |
| 2022 | $26,783,052 | $1,874,513 | $1,941,741 | $36,240 | 6 | $1,444,163 | $1,199,106 |
| 2021 | $33,117,169 | $2,559,187 | $1,765,789 | $32,960 | 6 | $1,314,378 | $1,761,054 |
| 2020 | $31,272,054 | $1,432,264 | $1,687,047 | $37,067 | 7 | — | $759,569 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Willard G Pierce and is led by Carl Schoessel, President on every filing since 2020; 7 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carl Schoessel
President
On filings since 2020
1.8 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Sharon Vanloon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Willard L. Pierce
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Teresa Heide
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$1K (2024)
Dave Arnold
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Decamp
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2024)
James R. Toburen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Matt Zimmerman
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.7 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Michelle Skedgell
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Virginia Bolshakova
Executive Di
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matt Goebel (2021–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $125K, to Michelle Skedgell (Executive Di). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Willard G Pierce and
How much does The Willard G Pierce and give each year?
The Willard G Pierce and gave $40K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 5 grants.
What is The Willard G Pierce and's typical grant size?
The Willard G Pierce and's median grant in 2024 was $7,302, and its average grant was $7,902, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Willard G Pierce and give grants?
The Willard G Pierce and gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hastings, MI (4 grants).
Does The Willard G Pierce and give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Willard G Pierce and's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Willard G Pierce and's largest grantees?
The Willard G Pierce and's largest 2024 grantees include First Presbyterian Church ($14,604), Charlton Park Village Foundation ($14,604) and Barry County Cares ($7,302), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Willard G Pierce and?
The Willard G Pierce and reported $29.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is The Willard G Pierce and?
The Willard G Pierce and is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Hastings, MI. It holds $29.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Willard G Pierce and's EIN?
The Willard G Pierce and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2820095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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