The Peirce Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2903074 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3M
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$22.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT N PEIRCE JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 2500 GULF TOWER 707 GRANT STREET, PITTSBURGH PA 152191919 |
| Phone | 4122817229 |
| Form and materials | ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND ATTACHMENTS: 1. NAME AND ADDRESS OF PROPOSED RECIPIENT. 2. PURPOSE AND NATURE OF REQUEST. 3. AMOUNT REQUESTED. 4. EXEMPTION LETTER. 5. BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING ORGANIZATION REQUESTING A CONTRIBUTION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
37% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Symphony | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable contribution | $1,010,000 |
| Duquesne University School of Law | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable contribution | $432,962 |
| Carlow University | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable contribution | $400,000 |
| Robert Morris University | Moon Township, PA | Charitable contribution | $375,535 |
| Pittsburgh Botanic Garden | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable contirbution | $225,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable contribution | $200,000 |
| Laughlin Childrens Center | Sewickley, PA | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Pittsburgh New Church School for Children With Dyslexia | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Learning Disabilities Association of America | Allison Park, PA | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Urban Impact Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Brother's Brother Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable contribution | $40,000 |
| Hope for Families Center | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $6,500 |
| Wqed | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| Riverside Theater | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Tulas, OK | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer & Parkinson Association | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Quail Valley Charities | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Union Aid Society | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $700 |
| Borough of Sewickley Heights | Sewickley, PA | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Ocean Research & Conservation Association | Freeland, WA | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Allegheny Country Club | Sewickley, PA | Charitable contribution | $300 |
| Extra Mile Education Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable contribution | $300 |
| Vna & Hospice Fdn | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $300 |
| Literacy Services of Indian River County | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $200 |
| Little Sewickley Creek Watershed Association | Sewickley, PA | Charitable contribution | $125 |
| Aleppo Township Vfc Inc | Sewickley, PA | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Fern Hollow Nature Center | Sewickley, PA | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Indian River Volunteer Ambulance | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Mckee Botanical Garden | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Quaker Valley Ambulance Authority | Moon Township, PA | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Sewickley Cemetery Fund | Sewickley, PA | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Sewickley Community Center | Sewickley, PA | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| St James School | Sewickley, PA | Charitable contribution | $100 |
| Toys for Tots (Marines) | Triangle, VA | Charitable contribution | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,005,322 | 35 |
| 2024 | $2,408,416 | 37 |
| 2023 | $2,178,294 | 40 |
| 2022 | $1,629,170 | 51 |
| 2021 | $1,525,174 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612519349100226
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2903074
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.