Darbaker Leasure K - Uw
Darbaker Leasure K - Uw is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it made 12 grants totaling $66,709, including a scholarship grant to the University of Pittsburgh and general operating grants to charitable organizations.
Darbaker Leasure K - Uw at a glance
In short: Darbaker Leasure K - Uw gave $67K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,709
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,559
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,745
- Total assets
- $1,247,560
- -3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Darbaker Leasure K - Uw
- 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) 234-2890
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Darbaker Leasure K - Uw funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pittsburgh ($25K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining shares were Georgia, Missouri, and Washington, DC, at 4% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Darbaker Leasure K - Uw open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2023) to $67K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $24,832 |
| St Paul's Greenville, PA | General Operating | $6,549 |
| American Anti-Vivisection Jenkintown, PA | General Operating | $6,549 |
| Humane Animal Rescue Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $5,073 |
| Family Resources Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $5,073 |
| Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $5,073 |
| American Microscopical Society Decatur, GA | General Operating | $2,416 |
| Botanical Society of America Inc Saint Louis, MO | General Operating | $2,416 |
| Pa Junior Academy of Science Jefferson Hills, PA | General Operating | $2,416 |
| Pa Academy of Science East Stroudsburg, PA | General Operating | $2,416 |
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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 | $1,247,560 | $47,634 | $87,318 | $66,709 | 12 | $74,603 | $34,595 | $67,381 |
| 2024 | $1,287,080 | $47,460 | $77,415 | $57,821 | 12 | $65,600 | $31,430 | $64,306 |
| 2023 | $1,317,407 | $-41,266 | $72,426 | $46,167 | 12 | $53,965 | $19,551 | $62,067 |
| 2022 | $1,430,642 | $291,801 | $77,514 | $52,820 | 12 | $61,931 | $277,341 | $67,146 |
| 2021 | $1,218,134 | $90,837 | $69,195 | $50,443 | 12 | — | $78,993 | $67,995 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Darbaker Leasure K - Uw reported a distributable amount of $67K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and general operating costs. Among the recipients, the University of Pittsburgh describes itself as an education and research institution; Family Resources says its mission is to prevent and treat child abuse by strengthening families; and Humane Animal Rescue describes work caring for animals and promoting humane treatment. Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania says it works to strengthen communities, advance reuse and sustainability, and empower people to achieve their potential. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $66,709. Grant amounts ranged from $1,480 to $24,832, with a median grant of $3,744. The largest award was $24,832 to the University of Pittsburgh for scholarships. Other large grants included $6,549 each to St. Paul’s and American Anti-Vivisection for general operating support, and $5,073 each to Humane Animal Rescue, Family Resources, and Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists BNY Mellon N A as trustee.
Darbaker Leasure K - Uw's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$18K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $20K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Darbaker Leasure K - Uw
How much does Darbaker Leasure K - Uw give each year?
Darbaker Leasure K - Uw gave $67K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $58K across 12 grants.
What is Darbaker Leasure K - Uw's typical grant size?
Darbaker Leasure K - Uw's median grant in 2025 was $3,745, and its average grant was $5,559, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Darbaker Leasure K - Uw that year got $5K on average.
Where does Darbaker Leasure K - Uw give grants?
Darbaker Leasure K - Uw gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants).
Does Darbaker Leasure K - Uw give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Darbaker Leasure K - Uw'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 Darbaker Leasure K - Uw's largest grantees?
Darbaker Leasure K - Uw's largest 2025 grantees include University of Pittsburgh ($24,832), St Paul's ($6,549) and American Anti-Vivisection ($6,549), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Darbaker Leasure K - Uw?
Darbaker Leasure K - Uw reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Darbaker Leasure K - Uw fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and general operating costs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Darbaker Leasure K - Uw?
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 Darbaker Leasure K - Uw's EIN?
Darbaker Leasure K - Uw's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6031801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Darbaker Leasure K - Uw 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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