The Invisible Hand Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBethesda, Maryland · EIN 47-5512248 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,976.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | JOHN PIERCE |
|---|---|
| Address | 2305 CALVERT ST NW, WASHINGTON DC 20008 |
| Phone | 2025672050 |
| JPIERCETHEMIS.US.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE REQUESTED RECIPIENT NAME, THE REASON FOR THE REQUEST, AND THE AMOUNT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE, ALTHOUGH FUNDS ARE PRIMARILY PROVIDED TO THE CITIZENS OF GREATER WASHINGTON DC-MARYLAND-VIRGINIA REGION AND MUST FIT THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION STATEMENT |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
77% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $13,000 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Takoma Park, MD | Charitable | $10,654 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $8,392 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Tampa Bay, FL | Charitable | $6,389 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,976 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,050 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Silver Spring, MD | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,060 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,971 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Rye Brook, NY | Charitable | $1,227 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | North Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Redwood City, CA | Charitable | $590 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Frisco, TX | Charitable | $384 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $22 |
| Information on File - Available Upon Request | Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $14 |
The return also lists 13 grants to individuals ($76,862). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $143,591 | 31 |
| 2022 | $171,045 | 86 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Feb 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500439349100020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5512248
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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