Private foundation · EIN 38-7099186 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Religion

Merle E&olive Lee Gilliand Tr Foundation

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: 6 grants paid, $775K total, median $38K. 50% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$775K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in PA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$600K
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MDGeneral support$50K
Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OHGeneral support$50K
Pittsburgh TomorrowPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$25K
Tom Johnson Boys AcademyWest MifflinGeneral support$25K
Childrens Home of PittsburghPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$25K

By state: Pennsylvania 3 · Maryland 1 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Merle E&olive Lee Gilliand Tr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Michael T Odonnell, 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 Merle E&olive Lee Gilliand Tr Foundation 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 Merle E&olive Lee Gilliand Tr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $775K across 6 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Merle E&olive Lee Gilliand Tr Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (3 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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