Willard G Pierce And Jessie M Pierce Foundation
- Assets
- $28.0m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $22.8m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Hastings, MI
- Founding
- 06/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 38-2820095
Organization Overview
Willard G Pierce And Jessie M Pierce Foundation is located in Hastings, MI. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Willard G Pierce And Jessie M Pierce Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Willard G Pierce And Jessie M Pierce Foundation generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Willard G Pierce And Jessie M Pierce Foundation has awarded 63 individual grants totaling $408,569. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BIOLOGICAL FIELD STATION PROGRAMS - IN 2023, THE INSTITUTE SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTED ITS SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM. DUE TO STRATEGIC PLANNING, RESEARCH GRANTS CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON LAND MANAGEMENT AND STEWARDSHIP. FUNDING WAS PROVIDED FOR FOUR PROJECTS THAT INCLUDED SEVEN GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. THE CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM PROVIDED FUNDING FOR TEN ART AND WRITING STUDENTS IN THE EXPLORATION OF OUR NATURAL WORLD.
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS - COMMUNITY PROGRAMS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE YOUTH, FAMILY, AND ADULT PROGRAMMING IN VARIOUS FORMATS, INCLUDING VIRTUAL, SELF- GUIDED, IN-PERSON, AND HYBRID (SIMULTANEOUS VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON). THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PROGRAMS OFFERED GREW FROM 302 IN 2022 TO 360 IN 2023. SIXTY-SIX PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE TRAIL CHALLENGE SOCIAL HIKES, WITH 44% OF PARTICIPANTS COMPLETING ALL THE HIKES. IN 2023, WE ALSO PILOTED TWO SELF-DIRECTED VOLUNTEER-LED PROGRAMS: BIRDHOUSE BRIGADE (MONITORING THE INSTITUTE'S BLUEBIRD HOUSES) AND GEOCACHING GANG (MAINTAINING THE INSTITUTE'S SEVEN GEOCACHES).
SCHOOL & GROUP PROGRAMS - IN 2023, THE INSTITUTE CONTINUED TO PARTNER WITH HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS, AND THE FOCUS WAS MAINLY ON SUPPORTING THE MANY NEW ELEMENTARY TEACHERS AS THEY LEARNED TO TEACH THE SCIENCE CURRICULUM. FIELD TRIPS GREW FROM 185 IN 2022 TO 222 IN 2023, WITH 7,621 STUDENT AND TEACHER CONTACTS.
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION - THE INSTITUTE PROVIDED CONSERVATION STEWARDS TRAINING TO 22 PARTICIPANTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY. IN ADDITION, THE INSTITUTE HOSTED NATIONAL WILD TURKEY FEDERATION LEARN TO HUNT EVENTS, PLEIN AIR PAINTING RETREATS, WRITING RETREATS, A KELLOGG BIOLOGICAL STATION WETLAND CLASS, A WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY ECOLOGY CLASS VISIT, AND MANY VISITS FROM VARIOUS GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY CLASSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carl Schoessel President | 1.21 | $3,300 | |
James Decamp Vice-Preside | 1.1 | $3,100 | |
James R Toburen Treasurer | 1.21 | $4,550 | |
Willard L Pierce Trustee | 0.73 | $2,800 | |
Matt Zimmerman Trustee | 0.73 | $2,800 | |
Sharon Vanloon Trustee | 0.5 | $650 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $286,869 |
| Interest on Savings | $33,579 |
| Dividends & Interest | $666,888 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$141,509 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $5,331 |
| Other Income | $255,963 |
| Total Revenue | $1,107,121 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $135,315 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $675,707 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $181,198 |
| Interest | $193,813 |
| Taxes | $22,919 |
| Depreciation | $222,508 |
| Occupancy | $58,247 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $5,239 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $458,834 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,963,100 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $36,040 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $1,999,140 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,837 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $410,431 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $8,465 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $8,313 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $33,037 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $16,600,624 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,657,739 |
| Other assets | $109,055 |
| Total assets | $28,038,942 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $72,235 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,286,879 |
| Total liabilities | $3,359,114 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Willard G Pierce And Jessie M Pierce Foundation has awarded $36,040 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $13,416 |
CHARLTON PARK VILLAGE FOU PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $13,416 |
BARRY COUNTY CARES PURPOSE: AID TO FAMILIES | $6,708 |
BARRY COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
HASTINGS EDUCATION ENRICHMENT FOUND PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $500 |