The Pearce Foundation
Historical FunderColumbus, Ohio · EIN 34-6572300 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CRYSTAL HUDSPETH |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX EA5W86, COLUMBUS OH 43216 |
| Phone | 3307425499 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN APPLICATION STATING PURPOSE OF REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY OF SALEM OR THE STATE OF OHIO. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
22% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Community Foundation Inc | Salem, OH | General operating | $29,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Alexandria, VA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Allegheny Wesleyan College | Salem, OH | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| The Brightside Project | Salem, OH | General operating | $7,000 |
| Thiel College | Greenville, PA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Kent State University | Kent, OH | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Mount Union | Alliance, OH | Scholarships | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $76,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $100,650 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611009349100016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6572300
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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