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Piassick Family Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$42k
Granted FY2024still arriving
20
Grants FY2024still arriving
6
States reached
$10k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
05Through PlinthRead
01What it funds
0193% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2020 to 2024.

Arts & Culture$455kPhilanthropy$129kReligion$108kHuman Services$80kHealth$25kEducation$24kEnvironment$12kPublic Benefit$10kOther$0
02FY2024 · 20 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2024

  • Under $10k18 grants · $22k
  • $10k–50k2 grants · $20k
$1,000
Median grant
6
States reached
$1.1M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA ARTS ALLIANCE$10,000
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS ART MUSEUM$10,000
SHALOM AUSTIN$5,000
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM$3,643
RABBI GRAFMAN ENDOWMENT FUND$1,500
Individual grant recipient$1,500
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS ART COUNCIL$1,500
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY FOUNDATION$1,111
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ASSOCIATION INC$1,000
UNITED WAY OF YAMPA VALLEY$1,000
ALABAMA PUBLIC TELEVISION$1,000
SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER$1,000
SAINT STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL$1,000
UNITED ABILITY INC$1,000
YAMPA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION$500
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY20–24, $76k) land where the poverty rate runs at 16%, against an area that typically sits at 10%. 97% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 10%CAMP BARNEY MEDINTZ: $1k → 14%LIFT UP OF ROUTT COUNTY: $500 → 6%LIFT UP OF ROUTT COUNTY: $500 → 6%LIFT UP OF ROUTT COUNTY: $500 → 6%LIFT UP OF ROUTT COUNTY: $500 → 6%LIFT UP OF ROUTT COUNTY: $500 → 6%COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $23k → 16%COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $23k → 16%COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $23k → 16%COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES: $3k → 16%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

NY
CA
CO
VA
SC
DC
AL
GA
TX
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

94%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$706k · 39 repeat orgs$43k to everyone else

39 repeat relationships: 16 still active in FY2024, 23 since wound down; 4 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

39
9

Total granted

$706k
$29k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+42%
+50%

Still filing today

46%
78%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 68% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $14k went to new ones.

50%100%’20’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’20’21’22’23’24
HealthHuman ServicesAnimalsPhilanthropyCivil RightsEducationOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • CJ
    COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF BIRMINGHAM
    4× · 2020–2023 · $72k · revenue +37%
  • AH
    ALABAMA HOLOCAUST EDUCATION CENTER
    4× · 2020–2023 · $70k · revenue +86%
  • SA
    SHALOM AUSTIN
    5× · 2020–2024 · $25k · revenue +134%

Funded once

  • RM
    RED MOUNTAIN THEATER
    one grant, 2022 · $20k
  • PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION INCgraduated
    one grant, 2023 · $3k · revenue +74%
  • GE
    GRAFMAN ENDOWMENT FUND - TEMPEL EMANUEL
    one grant, 2021 · $2k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
National Council of Jewish Women Incorporated

The national council of jewish women is a grassroots nonpartisan organization of volunteers and advocates who strive for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children and families.

Community Improvement
2
The Jewish Women's Archive Inc

The jewish women's archive documents jewish women's stories, elevates their voices, and inspires them to be agents of change.jwa is dedicated to expanding and transforming the historical narrative by restoring jewish women and gender…

Arts & Culture
3
The Union of Concerned Scientists Inc

The union of concerned scientists puts rigorous, independent science into action, developing solutions and advocating for a healthy, safe, and just future.

International
4
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis

Jewish family and children's service of minneapolis provides essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships, ease suffering and offer support in times of need.

Human Services
5
The Jewish Museum

The mission of the jewish museum is to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret art and jewish culture. see schedule o for more information.

Arts & Culture
6
Western Electricity Coordinating Council

To effectively and efficiently mitigate risks to the reliability and security of the western interconnection's bulk power system.

Public Benefit
7
Minnesota Jewish Community Center

The minnesota jcc is dedicated to strengthening our community by providing inclusive programs that inspire personal growth, foster connection, and promote well-being through arts, culture, education, fitness, early childhood, day camp and…

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8
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

See schedule ouniversity corporation for atmospheric research (ucar), on behalf of, and in cooperation with its member university members, is engaged in the management of long-term atmospheric and related research and educational…

Science & Tech
9
Jewish Senior Life

To enhance the quality of life, health, and well-being of jewish older adults, their families, and others in our community, consistent with the values and traditions of our jewish heritage.

Religion
10
Jewish Community Relations Council

The jewish community relations council (jcrc) works within the jewish and broader communities in st. louis to enhance cooperation with other religious, racial, ethnic and civic groups; foster a just, democratic and pluralistic society; and…

Community Improvement
11
National Association of Clean Water Agencies

Nacwa is the national voice of public clean water utilities, shaping water policy, convening a vibrant peer network, and empowering water leaders.

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12
United States Telecom Association

See schedule oustelecom exists to ensure members can compete, grow and thrive to build a world where families, enterprises and communities are connected through the power of broadband.our member companies have committed a considerable…

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How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Shalom Austin; the most unlike its peers is Furever After Rescue Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

28 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 28 of the 54 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
7
Early backer (in before they grew)
28/28
Grantees still filing
23/28
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: $145,000 · OtherALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRASTEAMBOAT SPRINGS ART MUSEUM: $64,500 · OtherSTEAMBOAT SPRINGS ART MUSEUMBIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ART: $55,000 · OtherBIRMINGHAM MUSEUM OF ARTBOOTH WESTERN ART MUSEUM: $50,500 · OtherBOOTH WESTERN ART MUSEUMTEMPLE EMANU-EL: $42,100 · OtherTEMPLE EMANU-ELUAB (ART CENTER): $30,000 · OtherUAB (ART CENTER)RED MOUNTAIN THEATER: $20,000 · OtherTEMPLE BETH SHALOM: $18,193 · Other+30 more: $110,035 · Other+30 moreBIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION INC: $111,000 · PhilanthropyBIRMINGHAM JEWISH F…SHALOM AUSTIN: $25,000 · PhilanthropySHALOM AUSTINUNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA INC: $10,000 · PhilanthropyUNITED WAY OF CENTR…+1 more: $2,500 · PhilanthropyCOLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF BIRMINGHAM: $72,000 · Human ServicesCOLLAT JE…+2 more: $3,700 · Human ServicesALABAMA HOLOCAUST EDUCATION CENTER: $70,000 · ReligionALABAMA H…SEMINARS AT STEAMBOAT: $10,000 · Civil RightsDAYBREAK INC: $2,000 · Civil RightsUNITED ABILITY INC: $5,000 · HealthPARKINSON'S FOUNDATION INC: $2,500 · HealthOasis Counseling for Women and Children: $2,000 · HealthYAMPA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION: $1,500 · HealthAMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY FOUNDATION: $5,222 · EducationN E MILES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL: $4,000 · Education
Other$535,328Philanthropy$148,500Human Services$75,700Religion$70,000Civil Rights$12,000Health$11,000Education$9,222

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetBIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION INC: $111,000 over 4y, 2.2% of budgetCOLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF BIRMINGHAM: $72,000 over 4y, 1.4% of budgetALABAMA HOLOCAUST EDUCATION CENTER: $70,000 over 4y, 5.8% of budgetSHALOM AUSTIN: $25,000 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetUNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetSEMINARS AT STEAMBOAT: $10,000 over 4y, 4.3% of budgetThe Mike Slive Foundation for Prostate Cancer Research: $8,500 over 3y, 0.8% of budgetACADEMY FOR CLASSICAL EDUCATION INC: $8,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY FOUNDATION: $5,222 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetUNITED ABILITY INC: $5,000 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetN E MILES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL: $4,000 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetTROUT UNLIMITED INC: $3,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetLift Up of Routt County: $2,500 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetYAMPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: $2,500 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetPARKINSON'S FOUNDATION INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCOLORADO CATTLEMEN'S AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST: $2,500 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetNATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES: $2,100 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetUNITED WAY OF THE YAMPA VALLEY: $2,000 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetDAYBREAK INC: $2,000 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetOasis Counseling for Women and Children: $2,000 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetYAMPA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION: $1,500 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetMARCUS JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF ATLANTA INC: $1,200 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCOLORADO TROUT UNLIMITED: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetNATIONAL COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN - ATLANTA SECTION INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.8% of budgetJUNIOR LEAGUE OF BIRMINGHAM INC: $750 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetFUREVER AFTER RESCUE INC: $500 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetWORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds BIRMINGHAM JEWISH FEDERATION INC ↗
  • Who funds COLLAT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF BIRMINGHAM ↗
  • Who funds ALABAMA HOLOCAUST EDUCATION CENTER ↗
  • Who funds SHALOM AUSTIN ↗
  • Who funds UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL ALABAMA INC ↗
  • Who funds SEMINARS AT STEAMBOAT ↗
  • Who funds The Mike Slive Foundation for Prostate Cancer Research ↗
  • Who funds ACADEMY FOR CLASSICAL EDUCATION INC ↗
  • Who funds AMERICAN COLLEGE OF BANKRUPTCY FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds UNITED ABILITY INC ↗
  • Who funds N E MILES JEWISH DAY SCHOOL ↗
  • Who funds TROUT UNLIMITED INC ↗
  • Who funds Lift Up of Routt County ↗
  • Who funds YAMPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds PARKINSON'S FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds COLORADO CATTLEMEN'S AGRICULTURAL LAND TRUST ↗
  • Who funds NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES ↗
  • Who funds UNITED WAY OF THE YAMPA VALLEY ↗
  • Who funds DAYBREAK INC ↗
  • Who funds Oasis Counseling for Women and Children ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

The Community Foundat…Lisa and Alan Engel F…Abroms Charitable Fou…The Ronne & Donald He…Hill Crest Foundation…Protective Life Found…The Frank & Fred Frie…The Scharff Foundatio…Harold W Ripps Charit…The Hugh Kaul Foundat…Debardeleben Foundati…Robert R Meyer Founda…
The Community Foundation of Greater BirminghamAL21.1× affinity8 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham · Lisa and Alan Engel Foundation · Abroms Charitable Foundation Inc · The Ronne & Donald Hess Foundation · Hill Crest Foundation Inc · Protective Life Foundation · The Frank & Fred Friedman Family Foundation · The Scharff Foundation Inc · Harold W Ripps Charitable Foundation · The Hugh Kaul Foundation · Debardeleben Foundation Inc · Robert R Meyer Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Piassick Family Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Piassick Family Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 10%1%3%6%10%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    1get no government money at all
    7report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.
    05Through Plinth

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    How do I get to Piassick Family Foundation?

    Find your warmest path to Piassick Family Foundation through trustees and officers whose names appear on both boards. Search for your organization and Plinth traces the shortest route it can evidence.

    Each link is a name appearing on two organizations’ public IRS 990 filings, matched on that name and, where the filings support it, on location. A same-state match has geographic support, which is a second matching feature rather than confirmation that the two are one person; a cross-state one is the likeliest to be two people who share a name. Every hop shows its tier, low-confidence and distant paths are held back rather than guessed, and it is worth confirming the person before you use the introduction.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 54 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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