Leo and Peggy Pierce Family Foundation

The Leo and Peggy Pierce Family Foundation is a private philanthropic organization dedicated to combating hunger and food insecurity in specific regions of the United States. The foundation's primary focus is directed toward nonprofit organizations that serve communities in the five-county area surrounding Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as well as Indian River County, Florida. The foundation supports its mission through targeted grantmaking and investment strategies intended to build food security and improve access to essential resources. Founded with a deep commitment to social justice and community wellbeing, the foundation centers its work around core values such as equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values inform its funding strategies and guide its relationships with grantees. The foundation explicitly defines equity as fairness and equal opportunity for all, inclusion as the creation of a space where all perspectives are welcomed, and diversity as the acknowledgment and value of social differences. These principles shape the foundation’s belief that diversity within organizations leads to stronger decision-making and better outcomes for the communities served. The foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations and operates on a semiannual cycle with two annual deadlines: January 15 and July 15. Applications and reports are accepted exclusively through an online submission system, accessible via the foundation's website. The website also houses the foundation’s application guidelines, which applicants are encouraged to review thoroughly before submission. The grant opportunity is not rolling; it follows a fixed application cycle. While no specific information is provided about award amounts, matching requirements, or the number of expected awards, the foundation emphasizes a strong partnership approach with grantees and encourages long-term collaboration. While the foundation does not list specific allowable expenses or evaluation criteria within the public materials, its mission-driven focus implies that funds should be used in support of programs, operations, or innovations aimed at preventing and ending hunger. There are no pre-application requirements or question deadlines listed. The foundation’s preference for targeted geographic funding suggests a high level of community engagement and familiarity with local needs, and applicants must operate in either the designated counties in Pennsylvania or Indian River County, Florida. Prospective applicants seeking support or additional clarification may contact the foundation directly. Two contacts are listed: Daphne Rowe, the Executive Director, reachable at drowe@piercefamilyfdn.org, and Rachel Costello, the Program Associate and Grants Manager, reachable at rcostello@piercefamilyfdn.org. General inquiries may also be directed to the foundation's main phone number, (610) 896-3868, or via fax at (610) 896-3869. The foundation’s physical office is located at 290 King of Prussia Road, Building 2, Suite 306, Radnor, PA 19087. This funding opportunity is recurring on an annual basis, with the next expected application deadline being January 15, 2026. The grant is currently open for applications, and the foundation’s clear communication of values and geographic priorities provides applicants with a transparent and mission-aligned funding source for their work in addressing food insecurity.