Private foundation · EIN 27-6389794 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dorris C Michalske Irrev Tr

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: 10 grants paid, $117K total, median $12K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$117K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salvation Army National CorpAlexandria, VAGeneral support$12K
The City MissionCleveland, OHGeneral support$12K
Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OHGeneral support$12K
Cleveland Foodbank IncCleveland, OHGeneral support$12K
The City Club Forum FdnCleveland, OHGeneral support$12K
College Now Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHGeneral support$12K
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenTampa, FLGeneral support$12K
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$12K
Cleveland Clinic FoundationIndependence, OHGeneral support$12K
Greenpeace FundWashington, DCGeneral support$12K

By state: Ohio 6 · Virginia 1 · Florida 1 · Michigan 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Dorris C Michalske Irrev Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of PNC Bank Na Ttee, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Dorris C Michalske Irrev Tr 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 Dorris C Michalske Irrev Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $117K across 10 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Dorris C Michalske Irrev Tr give?

Ohio (6 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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