AI Summary
The John B. Pierce Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach, having paid a total of $2.9 million in grants to a single grantee in 2024. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, encouraging nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting for potential engagement opportunities.
Mission Statement
TO CONDUCT BASIC RESEARCH ON THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND THE STRESSES IMPOSED BY THE MODERN ENVIRONMENT, WITH THE GOAL OF OPTIMIZING THESE INTERACTIONS TO IMPROVE HUMAN HEALTH AND COMFORT. THE JOHN B. PIERCE LABORATORY, INC. (ALSO AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3)) WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE SAME EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AS THOSE OF THE JOHN B. PIERCE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION IS CLASSIFIED AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 509(A)(3) AND SUPPORTS THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OF THE JOHN B. PIERCE LABORATORY, INC.
Cause Areas
9
Education
Environment
Health
Physics
Environmental studies
Public health
Sanitation
Hygiene
Ecology
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE JOHN B PIERCE LABORATORY INC
New Haven, CT
$13.6M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION?
No. JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION give?
JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1.2 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $2.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include THE JOHN B PIERCE LABORATORY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION?
JOHN B PIERCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.