Private foundation · EIN 55-0771007 · Evergreen, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John a & Lucille S Pianfetti Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $307K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$307K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Tamarack FoundationCharleston, WVGeneral$30K
Holler HealthCharleston, WVGeneral$30K
Coalfield DevelopmentWayne, WVGeneral$25K
University of CharlestonCharleston, WVGeneral$25K
Experience LearningCircleville, WVGeneral$25K
West Virginia Health RightCharleston, WVGeneral$25K
Mountaineer Food BankGassaway, WVGeneral$19K
Fairness West VirginiaCharleston, WVGeneral$15K
Appalachian ExpeditionsDavis, WVGeneral$14K
Charleston Distance Run FoundationCharleston, WVGeneral$12K
Wv FreeCharleston, WVGeneral$10K
Ken Ellis Memorial ParkCharleston, WVGeneral$8,000
Warner Drive-In Cultural Resource CFranklin, WVGeneral$7,500
Celtic Arts FoundationMount Vernon, WAGeneral$6,000
Kanawha County Library FoundationCharleston, WVGeneral$5,000
West Virginia International Film FeCharleston, WVGeneral$5,000
The American Chestnut FoundationAsheville, NCGeneral$5,000
Pocahontas County Opera HouseMarlinton, WVGeneral$5,000
Friends of the Hot Springs LibraryHot Springs, NCGeneral$5,000
510 Hikers IncSan Francisco, CAGeneral$3,000
Children's Theater of CharlestonCharleston, WVGeneral$3,000
West Virginia Woodturners AssociatiLewisburg, WVGeneral$3,000
Allegheny Mountain RadioDunmore, WVGeneral$3,000
Inside TrackPortland, ORGeneral$3,000
Foundation for Appalachian KentukyHazard, KYGeneral$3,000
Wv Wild and Wonderful Celtic FestivClarksburg, WVGeneral$3,000
Christian Assistance NetworkFranklin, WVGeneral$3,000
Facing Hunger FoodbankHuntington, WVGeneral$2,884
Appalachian Outreach IncWheeling, WVGeneral$2,500
Greenbriar River Trail Marathon FouMarlinton, WVGeneral$1,000
Urban Mentors NetworkOakland, CAGeneral$500

By state: West Virginia 24 · North Carolina 2 · Washington 1 · California 2 · Oregon 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

John a & Lucille S Pianfetti Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Evergreen, Colorado, administered in care of Michael W Rice, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does John a & Lucille S Pianfetti Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does John a & Lucille S Pianfetti Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $307K across 31 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does John a & Lucille S Pianfetti Foundation Inc give?

West Virginia (24 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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