Private foundation · EIN 43-1814592 · Destin, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pierle Family Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $1,750.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $70K total, median $1,750. 17% of grants stayed in Florida. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$70K
Median grant
$1,750
Stays in FL
17%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.9M

How to apply

Optional Contact: Pierle Family Charitable Foundation, 770 Gulfshore Drive, Destin, Fl, 3144023733 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

18 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
EppcWashington, DCCommunity$25K
St Edwards UniversityAustin, TXEducation$13K
Kenrick SeminarySt Louis, MOReligious$10K
St Vincent de PaulFenton, MOReligious$3,000
Ascension ParishChesterfield, MOReligious$2,302
Corpus Christi ChurchDestin, FLReligious$2,000
Loyola SchoolSt Louis, MOEducation$2,000
St Joseph AcademySt Louis, MOEducation$2,000
Wounded WarriorJacksonville, FLCommunity$2,000
Catholic AppealSt Louis, MOReligious$1,500
Our Lady of the Woods ParishDubois, WYReligious$1,500
Abba's HouseRiverton, WYSocial services$1,210
Crescendo Youth ChoirKirkwood, MOCommunity$1,200
Friends of the GovernorJefferson City, MOCommunity$1,200
Citizen's Energy FundIndianapolis, INCommunity$1,000
Circle of ConcernValley Park, MOFood pantry$662
Diocese of PensacolaPensacola, FLReligious$500
Dubois Volunteer Fire DepartmentDubois, WYCommunity$250

By state: District of Columbia 1 · Missouri 9 · Texas 1 · Florida 3 · Wyoming 3 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Pierle Family Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Destin, Florida, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Pierle Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Optional Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Pierle Family Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $70K across 18 grants, a median of $1,750.

Where does Pierle Family Charitable Foundation give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), Missouri (9 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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