Clara Louise Kiser Memorial
Clara Louise Kiser Memorial is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing describes support for scholarships for Clarion High School students and general support for two Clarion churches.
Clara Louise Kiser Memorial at a glance
In short: Clara Louise Kiser Memorial gave $37K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,530
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,653
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,281
- Total assets
- $790,300
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Clara Louise Kiser Memorial
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says application forms are available upon request. The filing lists the award restrictions as 2/16ths of net income for First Presbyterian and First Baptist churches, with the balance for one-year scholarships for Clarion High School students.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists March 15 annually. The March 15, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists March 15 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Stephen P Kosak
Mailing address: PO Box 374, Oil City, PA 16301
Phone: (814) 677-5085
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clara Louise Kiser Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($1K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($34,248), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 47 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed recipients were in Pittsburgh and Clarion.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Clara Louise Kiser Memorial gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2019) to $39K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $34,248 |
| First Presbyterian Church Clarion, PA | General Support | $1,141 |
| First Baptist Church Clarion, PA | General Support | $1,141 |
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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 | $790,300 | $64,295 | $52,069 | $36,530 | 10 | $44,622 | $57,169 | $45,493 |
| 2024 | $778,067 | $25,409 | $53,520 | $39,200 | 11 | $46,813 | $18,794 | $43,720 |
| 2023 | $805,967 | $-31,281 | $46,264 | $33,906 | 9 | $41,515 | $14,543 | $46,827 |
| 2022 | $875,943 | $-33,928 | $62,996 | $37,648 | 8 | $45,004 | $12,877 | $40,995 |
| 2021 | $972,107 | $478,619 | $47,129 | $33,165 | 9 | $41,052 | $472,509 | $45,604 |
| 2020 | $537,578 | $32,488 | $43,141 | $30,432 | 14 | — | $26,652 | $40,419 |
| 2019 | $548,374 | $36,480 | $37,422 | $25,871 | 13 | — | $32,084 | $38,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clara Louise Kiser Memorial reported a distributable amount of $45K 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 is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing states that 2/16ths of net income goes to First Presbyterian Church and First Baptist Church, with the balance going to one-year scholarships for Clarion High School students.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $36,530. Grant amounts ranged from $1,141 to $4,281, with a median of $4,281. Eight named individuals in Pittsburgh received $4,281 each for scholarships. First Presbyterian Church and First Baptist Church, both in Clarion, received $1,141 each for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N.A. as trustee.
Clara Louise Kiser Memorial's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$10K (2024) → $11K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $11K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Clara Louise Kiser Memorial
How much does Clara Louise Kiser Memorial give each year?
Clara Louise Kiser Memorial gave $37K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 11 grants.
What is Clara Louise Kiser Memorial's typical grant size?
Clara Louise Kiser Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $4,281, and its average grant was $3,653, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clara Louise Kiser Memorial give grants?
Clara Louise Kiser Memorial gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clarion, PA (2 grants).
Does Clara Louise Kiser Memorial give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of Clara Louise Kiser Memorial's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
How large is Clara Louise Kiser Memorial?
Clara Louise Kiser Memorial reported $790K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Clara Louise Kiser Memorial fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2025 filing states that 2/16ths of net income goes to First Presbyterian Church and First Baptist Church, with the balance going to one-year scholarships for Clarion High School students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clara Louise Kiser Memorial?
The 2025 filing says application forms are available upon request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clara Louise Kiser Memorial's EIN?
Clara Louise Kiser Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6191759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
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