Private foundation · EIN 31-0918658 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Public & societal benefit

Samuel Martha & Mabel Sledd Fdnnun-Discretionary 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $540K total, median $127K. 20% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$540K
Median grant
$127K
Stays in PA
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$127K
Indiana Univ School of Medicine C/O Indiana University FdnIndianapolis, INGeneral support$127K
Regents of Univ of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIGeneral support$127K
State University of Iowa FdnIowa City, IAGeneral support$127K
1st Baptist Ch of Ft Wayne inFort Wayne, INGeneral support$32K

By state: Indiana 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · Michigan 1 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Samuel Martha & Mabel Sledd Fdnnun-Discretionary Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of PNC Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1977. 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 Samuel Martha & Mabel Sledd Fdnnun-Discretionary Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Samuel Martha & Mabel Sledd Fdnnun-Discretionary Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $540K across 5 grants, a median of $127K.

Where does Samuel Martha & Mabel Sledd Fdnnun-Discretionary Trust give?

Indiana (2 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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