The Leo and Peggy Pierce Family

EIN 464678057 Private Foundation

Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 |(610) 896-3868

https://www.piercefamilyfdn.org
Total Given 2016–2023
$13.3M
670 grants · $1.7M avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$20K
grant size
64%
deep partner · 146/228 multi-year
repeat
$42.7M
Assets (2023)
228
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Human Services Youth Development

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No. Preselected Only
Contact Person RACHEL COSTELLO PROGRAM ASSOCIATE A
Phone (610) 896-3868
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)
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. THE FOUNDATION'S FOCUS IS THE FIVE-COUNTY PHILADELPHIA REGION AND INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FL.
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Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

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YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $512K $35.6M $689K 1
2018 $2.3M $34.4M $1.8M 120
2019 N/A $39.8M $2.2M N/A
2020 $2.3M $42.2M $2.1M 122
2021 $3.2M $47.3M $4.4M 149
2022 $2.8M $38.4M $2.6M 151
2023 $2.2M $42.7M $3.5M 127

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 670 grants on record

Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$20K
75th Pctl
$20K
Maximum
$512K

Geographic Distribution

Texas Counties Served

1.2% of US grants · Rank #5 of 9 states $160K across 8 grants 2 of 254 counties

Top 2 counties

  1. 1 Travis 7 grants · $135K
  2. 2 Hays 1 grant · $25K

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (670 total)

Purpose
transfer from pierce foundation 59-7109847 ardmore, PA $511,769 remaining grants paid to public charities not required for distributable amount on trust entity. 2016
United Against Poverty VERO Beach, FL $250,000 THE LEO & PEGGY PIERCE FOUNDATION'S MEMBER SHARE GROCERY PROGRAM 2020
United Against Poverty VERO Beach, FL $250,000 THE LEO & PEGGY PIERCE FOUNDATION'S MEMBER SHARE GROCERY PROGRAM 2021
Share Food Program Inc Pottstown, PA $150,000 ENTITY SUPPORT 2021
Faith Friendship Ministries Mountville, PA $130,000 ENTITY SUPPORT 2021
Share Food Program Inc Philadelphia, PA $125,000 OPERATING SUPPORT 2018
The Source VERO Beach, FL $110,000 DINING WITH DIGNITY / COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FACILITIES 2021
Faith Friendship Ministries Mountville, PA $100,000 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT - CHRIS'S PORCH 2022
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
Face to Face Philadelphia, PA $100,000 OPERATING SUPPORT 2018
Face to Face Philadelphia, PA $100,000 OPERATING SUPPORT 2018
Share Food Program Inc Pottstown, PA $93,113 SUPPORTING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT ACCESS FOR FOOD SECURITY AND COVID RECOVERY ($18,113); REDUCING HUNGER AND... 2020
The Food Trust Philadelphia, PA $80,000 OPERATING SUPPORT 2018
Share Food Program Inc Pottstown, PA $75,000 ENTITY SUPPORT 2022
Share Food Program Inc Pottstown, PA $75,000 ENTITY SUPPORT 2021
Share Food Program Pottstown, PA $75,000 ENTITY SUPPORT 2023
St Christopher's Hospital for Childrendrexel University Philadelphia, PA $75,000 ENHANCING THE IMPACT OF THE HUNGER-FREE HEALTHCARE CENTER MODEL 2018
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
Vetri Community Partnership Philadelphia, PA $65,000 OPERATING SUPPORT 2018
Vetri Community Partnership Philadelphia, PA $65,000 OPERATING SUPPORT 2018
Cabrini University Radnor, PA $60,000 THE PIERCE FELLOWS PROGRAM 2022
Benefits Data Trust Philadelphia, PA $50,000 THE PA BENEFITS CENTER AND BENEPHILLY 2022
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Philadelphia, PA $50,000 CITY HARVEST 2022
Benefits Data Trust Philadelphia, PA $50,000 ENTITY SUPPORT 2020

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