Brice Helen Scholarship Fund
Brice Helen Scholarship Fund is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it reported 12 grants totaling $15,000, primarily to colleges and universities.
Brice Helen Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Brice Helen Scholarship Fund gave $15K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +1100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,250
- -93.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $258,735
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brice Helen Scholarship Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (412) 234-5519
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brice Helen Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pittsburgh ($2K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania recipients received 80% of grant dollars. Florida, Ohio, and Virginia recipients each received 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Brice Helen Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving grew 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $20K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Keiser University Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania College of Technology Williamsport, PA | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Penn State - Fayette Lemont Furnace, PA | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Lake Erie College Painesville, OH | General Operating | $1,000 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $258,735 | $11,749 | $21,205 | $15,000 | 12 | $16,862 | $8,857 | $13,381 |
| 2024 | $268,257 | $56,817 | $23,217 | $20,000 | 1 | $21,258 | $54,499 | $12,816 |
| 2023 | $234,681 | $3,615 | $13,656 | $10,500 | 4 | $11,604 | $2,806 | $15,115 |
| 2022 | $242,026 | $25,373 | $11,325 | $8,000 | 4 | $9,169 | $23,619 | $12,363 |
| 2021 | $227,981 | $19,917 | $13,758 | $11,700 | 6 | $12,523 | $18,573 | $13,910 |
| 2020 | $221,820 | $9,355 | $13,406 | $11,200 | 7 | — | $8,352 | $11,747 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brice Helen Scholarship Fund reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2025 grants included one designated for scholarships and grants to colleges and universities for general operating purposes. Among the recipients, the University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university serving its home region, Pennsylvania, and the nation; Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Foundation says it secures support for hands-on technical education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund reported 12 grants totaling $15,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants were $3,000 to an individual recipient for scholarships and $2,000 to the University of Pittsburgh for general operating purposes. Other listed recipients included Keiser University, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Lehigh University, Penn State–Fayette, Seton Hill University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Lake Erie College, Duquesne University, Liberty University, and PennWest University Edinboro, each receiving $1,000 for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists BNY Mellon N A as trustee.
Brice Helen Scholarship Fund's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Brice Helen Scholarship Fund
How much does Brice Helen Scholarship Fund give each year?
Brice Helen Scholarship Fund gave $15K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is Brice Helen Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Brice Helen Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,250, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brice Helen Scholarship Fund give grants?
Brice Helen Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (7%) and Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Brice Helen Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Brice Helen Scholarship Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brice Helen Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Brice Helen Scholarship Fund's largest 2025 grantees include University of Pittsburgh ($2,000), Keiser University ($1,000) and Pennsylvania College of Technology ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brice Helen Scholarship Fund?
Brice Helen Scholarship Fund reported $259K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brice Helen Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2025 grants included one designated for scholarships and grants to colleges and universities for general operating purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brice Helen Scholarship Fund?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brice Helen Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Brice Helen Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6119807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Brice Helen Scholarship Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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