Private foundation · EIN 23-7904320 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Education

Friedman Memorial Scholarship Tr Uw

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $57K total, median $17K. 100% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$57K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in PA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Susquehanna UniversitySelinsgrove, PAGeneral support$23K
Wharton School University of PaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$17K
Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PAGeneral support$17K

About this foundation

Friedman Memorial Scholarship Tr Uw is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of PNC Bank Na, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Friedman Memorial Scholarship Tr Uw accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Friedman Memorial Scholarship Tr Uw give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $57K across 3 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Friedman Memorial Scholarship Tr Uw give?

Pennsylvania (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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