John Bartlett Pierce (June 2, 1844 – June 23, 1917) was an American industrialist who founded the Pierce Steam Heating Company, a forerunner of the American Radiator Company.

[2] He subsequently took on an assistant Joseph Bond, who was experienced in the installation of furnaces and stoves.

[4] Pierce was married twice, but died childless in Lynnfield, Massachusetts on June 23, 1917.

[5] His will left company stock, valued at more than $1 million, to more than 400 friends and employees, and designated additional funds to endow a private foundation.

Pierce Foundation was established in 1924 to promote research, educational, technical or scientific work in the general field of heating, ventilation and sanitation.