Private foundation · EIN 25-6231572 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

M J Zahniser Trust Ua 3450110

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: 1 grants paid, $139K total, median $139K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$139K
Median grant
$139K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lake Erie College Dept for for Institutional AdvancementPainesville, OHGeneral support$139K

About this foundation

M J Zahniser Trust Ua 3450110 is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of PNC Bank Na, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 M J Zahniser Trust Ua 3450110 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 M J Zahniser Trust Ua 3450110 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $139K across 1 grants, a median of $139K.

Where does M J Zahniser Trust Ua 3450110 give?

Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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