Private foundation · EIN 76-0512606 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Pierce Runnells Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $260K total, median $13K. 94% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$260K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in TX
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Ut Health HoustonHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$70K
Depelchin Childrens CenterHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$20K
Texas Science and History MuseumAustin, TXGeneral charitable purposes$20K
Hope HouseLiberty Hill, TXGeneral charitable purposes$15K
HorselinkAustin, TXGeneral charitable purposes$15K
Houston SymphonyHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$15K
Pease Park ConservancyAustin, TXGeneral charitable purposes$15K
Texas Book FestivalAustin, TXGeneral charitable purposes$15K
Px ProjectHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$10K
TreefolksDel Valle, TXGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Zach TheaterAustin, TXGeneral charitable purposes$10K
IcfcPittsburgh, PAGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Houston Audobon SocietyHouston, TXGeneral charitable purposes$10K
The Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TXGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Helping Hand Home for ChildrenAustin, TXGeneral charitable purposes$10K
Hawley Cemetery AssociationBlessing, TXGeneral charitable purposes$5,000

By state: Texas 15 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Pierce Runnells Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Pierce Runnells Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Pierce Runnells Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $260K across 16 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Pierce Runnells Foundation give?

Texas (15 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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