Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc
Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. It reported 11 grants totaling $47,000 in 2025, all to organizations in Florida.
Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc gave $47K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,000
- +20.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,273
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $937,034
- +86.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. It lists an application information form furnished by the foundation as the required material, identifies William H Cauthen as the contact, and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: William H Cauthen
Mailing address: 215 N Joanna Ave, Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: (352) 343-2225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cristo Rey Tampa High School ($13K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Florida. The listed 2025 grantees are in Tampa, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 $35K (2021) to $50K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey Tampa High School Tampa, FL | Provides Funds to High School | $12,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $5,500 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | Provides Food & Assistance to the Needy | $5,000 |
| Children's Home Network Tampa, FL | Provides Housing for Foster Children | $4,000 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | Provides Food for the Homeless | $4,000 |
| Love Inc of Metro Tampa Tampa, FL | Helps Churches to Help People | $3,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Tampa Tampa, FL | Provides Food and Home Services for the Needy | $3,500 |
| Judeo Christian Health Clinic Inc Tampa, FL | Provides Medical Service to the Needy | $3,000 |
| St Lawrence Catholic Church Tampa, FL | Operation Matthew 25 Outreach Ministry | $3,000 |
| Life Path Hospice Tampa, FL | Provides Home and Health Services for the Dying | $1,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $937,034 | $482,557 | $47,061 | $47,000 | 11 | $47,000 | $482,557 | $45,408 |
| 2024 | $501,538 | $42,999 | $39,061 | $39,000 | 12 | $39,000 | $42,999 | $45,390 |
| 2023 | $497,600 | $43,835 | $50,061 | $50,000 | 12 | $50,000 | $43,835 | $38,991 |
| 2022 | $503,826 | $33,655 | $37,656 | $37,500 | 12 | $37,500 | $33,655 | $42,445 |
| 2021 | $512,584 | $188,174 | $35,063 | $35,000 | 13 | — | $188,174 | $38,625 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 went to organizations addressing needs including education, homelessness and hunger, foster care, health care, and services for people in need.
Among the grantees, Metropolitan Ministries describes its mission as caring for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Meals on Wheels of Tampa says it delivers meals to individuals and community partners. LOVE INC of Metro Tampa describes its mission as mobilizing local churches to help people in need. Judeo Christian Health Clinic says it provides free health, dental, and eye care to medically indigent people who lack other resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $47,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $12,500, with a median of $3,500. Larger grants included $12,500 to Cristo Rey Tampa High School, $5,500 to an individual recipient, $5,000 to Metropolitan Ministries, and $4,000 each to Children’s Home Network and Feeding Tampa Bay.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sam S Ferlita CPA as V.P. & Treasurer, William H Cauthen as V.P. & Secretary, and Froment J Gonzalez as President.
Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc is led by Froment J. Gonzalez, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Froment J. Gonzalez
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sam S. Ferlita CPA
V.p. & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William H. Cauthen
V.p. & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc
How much does Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc give each year?
Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc gave $47K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 12 grants.
What is Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,273, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc give grants?
Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (10 grants).
Does Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Cristo Rey Tampa High School ($12,500), Metropolitan Ministries ($5,000) and Children's Home Network ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc?
Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc reported $937K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations addressing needs including education, homelessness and hunger, foster care, health care, and services for people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc's EIN?
Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7292648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Walter S Pierce Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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