Private foundation · EIN 25-6291905 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shirley a Smith Revocable Trust

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: 8 grants paid, $145K total, median $18K. 38% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$145K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in PA
38%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lions Clubs International FoundationOak Brook, ILGeneral operating$18K
Center for Family Services IncMeadville, PAGeneral operating$18K
The Sight Center of Northwest PaErie, PAGeneral operating$18K
The Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NYGeneral operating$18K
Women's Services IncMeadville, PAGeneral operating$18K
American Cancer Society IncOklahoma City, OKGeneral operating$18K
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral operating$18K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLGeneral operating$18K

By state: Pennsylvania 3 · Illinois 1 · New York 1 · Oklahoma 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Shirley a Smith Revocable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Bny Mellon Na, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Shirley a Smith Revocable Trust 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 Shirley a Smith Revocable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $145K across 8 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Shirley a Smith Revocable Trust give?

Pennsylvania (3 grants), Illinois (1 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

More foundations near Pittsburgh that accept applications

All in Pennsylvania
FoundationBased inGrants paidMedian grantAccepts applicationsAssets
Hillman Family Foundationssince 1965 Pittsburgh, PA $89M814 grants · 2024 $20KYes $1.9B
The Heinz Endowmentssince 1993 Pittsburgh, PA $85M550 grants · 2024 $70KYes $2.1B
Sarah Scaife Foundation Incsince 1960 Pittsburgh, PA $45M176 grants · 2024 $200KYes $936M
Colcom Foundationsince 1997 Pittsburgh, PA $21M138 grants · 2024 $60KYes $486M
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundationsince 1946 Pittsburgh, PA $14M198 grants · 2024 $75KYes $448M
Allegheny Foundationsince 1956 Pittsburgh, PA $24M88 grants · 2024 $150KYes $375M
Grable Foundationsince 1977 Pittsburgh, PA $13M361 grants · 2024 $20KYes $350M
Eden Hall Foundationsince 1980 Pittsburgh, PA $15M1 grants · 2024 $15MYes $260M
Email me matching grants