THE LEO AND PEGGY PIERCE FAMILY
https://WWW.PIERCEFAMILYFDN.ORG
$42.7M
Total Assets (2023)
$2.5M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2023)
$5.0M
Giving on File
(2 yrs)
(2 yrs)
278
Grants on File
$18K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
RACHEL COSTELLO PROGRAM ASSOCIATE A
Phone
6108963868
Deadlines
JANUARY 15 AND JULY 15, BY 5:00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.
How to Apply
THE LEO AND PEGGY PIERCE FAMILY FOUNDATION ONLY ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS, SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION, AND GRANT REPORTS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, WWW.PIERCEFAMILYFDN.ORG. YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. STATEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION 2. A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BACKGROUND AND HISTORY 3. A DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES 4. THE TYPE OF FUNDING (GENERAL OR PROJECT) AND THE GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED 5. A DESCRIPTION OF THE TARGET POPULATION AND GEOGRAPHIC AREA SERVED 6. EVIDENCE OF NEED 7. A FULL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROGRAM, ITS GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES (CONTINUED ON STATEMENT 16) 8. AN EXPLANATION OF HOW YOU WILL EVALUATE OUTCOMES AND HOW YOU WILL MEASURE SUCCESS 9. THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROGRAM (DATE ESTABLISHED AND ANTICIPATED DURATION), IF APPLICABLE 10. OTHER FUNDING SOURCES OF THE ORGANIZATION (AND THE PROGRAM, IF APPLICABLE) (CONTINUED ON STATEMENT 17)
Restrictions
THE FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO SUPPORT INITIATIVES THAT ADDRESS HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS AND/OR ADVOCACY EFFORTS. GRANTS ARE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAX EXEMPT UNDER THE IRS CODE 501(C)(3) AS PUBLIC CHARITIES UNDER IRS CODE 509(A). THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES BOTH PROGRAM/PROJECT AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. IDEAL CANDIDATES FOR GENERAL OPERATING GRANTS ARE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH FOCUS ON FOOD ACCESS AND/OR FOOD DISTRIBUTION AS THEIR PRIMARY MISSION (I.E. A FOOD PANTRY; AN ORGANIZATION THAT DISTRIBUTES MEALS; OR A FOOD GROWING OR GLEANING ORGANIZATION). NONPROFITS WITH A MISSION THAT DOES NOT FOCUS ON FOOD BUT THAT OPERATE SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING AROUND FOOD, SUCH AS A SENIOR CENTER THAT OPERATES A CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM, SHOULD SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR PROGRAM OR PROJECT SUPPORT. (CONTINUED ON STATEMENT 16) THE FOUNDATION'S FOCUS IS THE FIVE-COUNTY PHILADELPHIA REGION AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FL.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $34.4M | $1.8M | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | $39.8M | $2.2M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $42.2M | $2.1M | N/A |
| 2022 | $2.8M | $38.4M | $2.6M | 151 |
| 2023 | $2.2M | $42.7M | $3.5M | 127 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 278 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$18K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$100K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| KATHIE PIERCE | BOARD MEMBER TO JAN 2023 | — |
| TIM COX | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| HILARY DANIELLO | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| EVE PIERCE | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| CONSTANCE PIERCE BUCKLEY | CHAIR/PRESIDENT | — |
| KATE PIERCE | BOARD MEMBER | — |
| LEO PIERCE JR | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | — |
| MICHAEL PIERCE | TREASURER | — |
| MOLLY PIERCE | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | — |
| KATHY PIERCE COX | BOARD MEMBER | — |
Grants Awarded (278 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAITH FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES | MOUNTVILLE, PA | $100,000 | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT - CHRIS'S PORCH | 2022 |
| FAITH FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES | MOUNTVILLE, PA | $100,000 | CHRIS'S PORCH PROGRAM | 2023 |
| FAITH FRIENDSHIP MINISTRIES | MOUNTVILLE, PA | $100,000 | CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT- CHRIS'S PORCH | 2022 |
| SHARE FOOD PROGRAM INC | POTTSTOWN, PA | $75,000 | ENTITY SUPPORT | 2022 |
| SHARE FOOD PROGRAM | POTTSTOWN, PA | $75,000 | ENTITY SUPPORT | 2023 |
| FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $65,000 | DOUBLE TRELLIS-ENTITY SUPPORT ($10,000); SHARING EXCESS-ENTITY SUPPORT ($20,000); THE COMMUNITY LEARNING FARM ($35,000) | 2022 |
| CABRINI UNIVERSITY | RADNOR, PA | $60,000 | THE PIERCE FELLOWS PROGRAM | 2022 |
| BENEFITS DATA TRUST | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | THE PA BENEFITS CENTER: REDUCING SENIOR HUNGER BY INCREASING SNAP PARTICIPATION | 2023 |
| PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | CITY HARVEST | 2022 |
| BENEFITS DATA TRUST | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | THE PA BENEFITS CENTER AND BENEPHILLY | 2022 |
| PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $50,000 | PHS URBAN AGRICULTURE | 2023 |
| GREENER PARNERS | NORRISTOWN, PA | $40,000 | ENTITY SUPPORT | 2022 |
| PHILABUNDANCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,000 | ENTITY SUPPORT | 2022 |
| COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,000 | IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY IN PHILADELPHIA | 2022 |
| PHILABUNDANCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,000 | ENTITY SUPPORT | 2022 |
| FEDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,000 | THE COMMUNITY LEARNING FARM OF FNC, DOUBLE TRELLIS: OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| CHESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK | EXTON, PA | $40,000 | ENTITY SUPPORT | 2023 |
| COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES INC | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,000 | IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY IN PHILADELPHIA (2023-2025) | 2023 |
| GREATER PHILADELPHIA COALITION AGAINST HUNGER | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,000 | ENTITY SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CHESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK | EXTON, PA | $40,000 | ENTITY SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CHESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK | EXTON, PA | $40,000 | ENTITY SUPPORT | 2022 |
| PHILABUNDANCE | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,000 | ENTITY SUPPORT | 2023 |
| UNITED AGAINST POVERTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $35,000 | FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMMING IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | 2022 |
| HOPE FOR FAMILIES CENTER | VERO BEACH, FL | $35,000 | THE HOPE FOR FAMILIES SHELTER PROGRAM | 2022 |
| SENIOR RESOURCE ASSOCIATION | VERO BEACH, FL | $35,000 | MEALS ON WHEELS | 2022 |