Pierce Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, including feeding the hungry, cancer research and care, educational programs, and social equity initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to addressing food insecurity, enhancing educational opportunities, and promoting social justice, particularly for marginalized communities. The foundation provides financial assistance to organizations that support families, youth, and individuals affected by health challenges, as well as those advocating for LGBTQ+ rights. Through its grantmaking, it aims to foster community development and support various educational and social programs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or mid-sized charities with an existing relationship or local connection to the trustees or their network, working in areas the foundation has repeatedly funded (food security, cancer care, family support, education, youth services).
Good Fit
- • A clear program in feeding the hungry, cancer research/care, family support, or education.
- • An operational presence or partner connection in Minnesota or nearby states.
- • Prior introduction or referral from a current or past grantee or trustee contact.
- • Request sizes in the range of a few thousand up to around $12,000.
Geography
Grants are spread across multiple states (six in the latest year) but are strongly concentrated in Minnesota, which received about 58% of 2024 dollars; the footprint is multi-state but regionally focused.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded roughly 17–18 distinct independent recipients each year across three observed years, supporting a variety of mission types (food banks, cancer care, education, family support and social justice).
New Applicants
The filings and default application record state that grants are limited to preselected recipients, and while the latest year shows new grantees (9 new in 2024), there is no public application route, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without a referral or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
