E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir
The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dedicated to supporting and advancing healthcare, primarily in the greater Cleveland area. It funds work aligned with its trust’s objectives, including medical and surgical research, public health, and support for hospitals and health institutions.
E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir at a glance
In short: E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir gave $4.8M across 47 grants in 2024 (avg $102K), mostly in Ohio. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,776,000
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 47
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $101,617
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $72,249,103
- +2.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (3 of 47, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes an online application process: requests require a cover letter signed by the parent organization’s chief executive officer, with an executive summary and amount requested, along with organizational and project information, budgets, recent audited financial statements, and supporting documents. The website also says a new grant will not be considered until the final report for any outstanding grant has been filed. Its guidelines set a maximum commitment of five years, with preference for requests of three years or less; multi-year payments are conditional on satisfactory annual progress reports. The foundation does not contribute to national fundraising campaigns or national charitable organizations; local chapters may be considered if grant funds remain local.
- Review Cycle
- Applications must be received by May 15 for consideration at the June meeting or by November 15 for the December meeting. The Board of Managers meets semi-annually.
- Deadline
- Applications must be received by May 15 for consideration at the June meeting or by November 15 for the December…
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 762-9965
Website: https://esprentissfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir
Who E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University Hospitals Health System ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 249 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its focus as primarily the greater Cleveland area. Its trust objectives specifically include aid to hospitals and health institutions in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 47 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $100K; repeat grants $102K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.6M (2020) to $4.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 47 grants totaling $4.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Hospitals Health System Cleveland, OH | Eye Institute | $1,000,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University Cleveland, OH | Strong Heart Program, | $400,000 |
| Hospice of the Western Reserve Cleveland, OH | Patient-Centered 24/7 Immed | $400,000 |
| Mercy Health Lorain, OH | Mammogram Van | $250,000 |
| Bellefaire JCB Sharker Heights, OH | Support for Bluestone | $250,000 |
| Metrohealth Foundation Cleveland, OH | Supporting the Autism | $200,000 |
| DDC Clinic Middlefield, OH | Genetic Cardiac Conditions | $200,000 |
| St Martin De Porres High School Cleveland, OH | Support for Center of | $150,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Care Inc Cleveland, OH | New Health Center | $145,000 |
| May Dugan Center Cleveland, OH | Update and Renovation of | $125,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,249,103 | $6,775,235 | $5,092,992 | $4,776,000 | 47 | $4,805,997 | $6,560,666 | $4,932,893 |
| 2023 | $70,612,390 | $1,112,019 | $4,844,420 | $4,681,500 | 51 | $4,686,893 | $2,326,314 | $4,577,713 |
| 2022 | $73,986,496 | $2,989,994 | $4,834,880 | $4,592,500 | 44 | $4,600,844 | $2,792,601 | $4,778,715 |
| 2021 | $76,620,717 | $7,042,675 | $4,976,307 | $4,767,500 | 61 | $4,772,917 | $6,825,707 | $5,243,550 |
| 2020 | $74,491,784 | $5,453,866 | $4,742,460 | $4,553,500 | 46 | — | $5,195,150 | $4,361,667 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir reported a distributable amount of $4.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated objectives are to promote medical and surgical research and the advancement of medical knowledge; further public health activities; aid eligible hospitals and health institutions in Cuyahoga County; improve hospital management and administration; and support plans or programs that make competent hospital and medical care available to people of all income levels, especially people with low incomes.
Its guidelines strongly favor specific, direct-care medical projects, particularly those serving underserved populations. The grantees listed in its 2024 filing include healthcare providers and institutions, as well as educational organizations. For example, Hospice of the Western Reserve describes its work as providing palliative end-of-life care, caregiver support, and bereavement services throughout Northern Ohio. Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center describes itself as providing hearing, speech-language, and Deaf services, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $4,776,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $50,000. Notable awards included $1,000,000 to University Hospitals Health System for its Eye Institute; $400,000 each to Case Western Reserve University for the Strong Heart Program and Hospice of the Western Reserve for patient-centered 24/7 care; and $250,000 each to Mercy Health for a mammogram van and Bellefaire JCB for support for Bluestone.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing. The foundation’s website says its Board of Managers consists of five public-spirited citizens who serve without compensation and have unlimited terms. The foundation has no employees.
E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on the 2024 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
$40K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir
How much does E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir give each year?
E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir gave $4.8M across 47 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.7M across 51 grants.
What is E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir's typical grant size?
E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $101,617, across 47 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir that year got $100K on average.
Where does E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir give grants?
E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (30 grants), Lorain, OH (2 grants), Middlefield, OH (2 grants) and Akron, OH (2 grants).
Does E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 47) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir's largest grantees?
E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir's largest 2024 grantees include University Hospitals Health System ($1,000,000), Case Western Reserve University ($400,000) and Hospice of the Western Reserve ($400,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir?
E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir reported $72.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.9M (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 E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir fund?
The foundation’s stated objectives are to promote medical and surgical research and the advancement of medical knowledge; further public health activities; aid eligible hospitals and health institutions in Cuyahoga County; improve hospital management and administration; and support plans or programs that make competent hospital and medical care available to people of all income levels, especially people with low incomes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir's EIN?
E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6512433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does E S Prentiss Foundation-Ir 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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