Pierce Runnells Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0512606 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$260K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Health Houston | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $70,000 |
| Depelchin Childrens Center | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Texas Science and History Museum | Austin, TX | General charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Hope House | Liberty Hill, TX | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Horselink | Austin, TX | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Houston Symphony | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Pease Park Conservancy | Austin, TX | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Texas Book Festival | Austin, TX | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Px Project | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Treefolks | Del Valle, TX | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Zach Theater | Austin, TX | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Icfc | Pittsburgh, PA | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Houston Audobon Society | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | Austin, TX | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Hawley Cemetery Association | Blessing, TX | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $240,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101909
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0512606
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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