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Also known as: C/O JEFF FIRESTONE
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Pierce Runnells Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. It holds total assets of $3.2M. Annual income is reported at $597K. Total assets have grown from $2.4M in 2011 to $3.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Pierce Runnells Foundation has made 55 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $15K. The foundation has distributed between $210K and $435K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $435K distributed across 19 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $70K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Pennsylvania. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 19 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Pierce Runnells Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 55 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, PA.
Pierce Runnells Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 55 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $70K.
Pierce Runnells Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The foundation does not make grants, loans, or scholarships to individuals.
Pierce Runnells Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Pitts | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kate Thompson | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeff Firestone | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathryn Watts Smyth | VICE-PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
55
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope HouseGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Liberty Hill, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Ut Health HoustonGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $65K | 2023 |
| Depelchin Childrens CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Houston Audubon SocietyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Great Springs ProjectGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Austin, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Pease Park ConservancyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Houston SymphonyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| HorselinkGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Austin, TX | $15K | 2023 |
| Px ProjectGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Zach TheaterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| TreefolksGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Del Valle, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Hawley Cemetery AssociationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Blessing, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Project TransitionsGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Austin, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Houston WildernessGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Memorial Park ConservancyGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| The Brookwood CommunityGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brookshire, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Wildlife Center Of TexasGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| University Of Texas At Austin Dell Medical SchoolGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Austin, TX | $40K | 2021 |
| Houston Arboretum & Nature CenterGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $25K | 2021 |
| The Menil CollectionGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $15K | 2021 |
| Texas Agricultural Land TrustGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | San Antonio, TX | $15K | 2021 |
| Iron City Fishing Club Charitable Gift FundGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Pittsburgh, PA | $5K | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy IncGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $25K | 2020 |