Edward R Pillars Irr
Edward R Pillars Irr is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports scholarship grants to individual recipients.
Edward R Pillars Irr at a glance
In short: Edward R Pillars Irr gave $99K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $99,175
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,199
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $1,968,707
- +2.1% 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 Edward R Pillars Irr
- Contact
Application contact: Scholarship Committee
Mailing address: 1001 Park Ave, Fostoria, OH 44380
Phone: (419) 436-4110
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward R Pillars Irr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bella Mendoza Co PNC Bank ($5K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 156 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. Separately, the filing states that award recipients must attend a school in Fostoria, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edward R Pillars Irr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 $86K (2019) to $123K (2022). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $99K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Mendoza Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Breanna Barchus Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Emily Salisbury Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| MIA Seagro Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Traivon Cousins Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Isabella Lucius Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Jasmine Everding Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Jasmine Groves Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Isabella Jones Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Ashley Little Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $3,500 |
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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 | $1,968,707 | $172,230 | $133,153 | $99,175 | 31 | $113,738 | $154,681 | $114,422 |
| 2024 | $1,929,135 | $115,767 | $123,706 | $95,468 | 29 | $106,186 | $98,903 | $109,893 |
| 2023 | $1,937,878 | $70,527 | $124,384 | $99,604 | 40 | $104,632 | $47,589 | $100,496 |
| 2022 | $1,989,605 | $14,585 | $155,325 | $123,232 | 28 | $128,547 | $22,341 | $107,919 |
| 2021 | $2,126,659 | $257,519 | $125,315 | $96,750 | 28 | $102,491 | $218,823 | $122,759 |
| 2020 | $1,989,435 | $-3,921 | $148,789 | $90,655 | 29 | — | $25,506 | $104,402 |
| 2019 | $2,145,089 | $861,696 | $112,973 | $86,000 | 19 | — | $829,151 | $96,612 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward R Pillars Irr reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $99,175. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $3,250. The listed grants were for scholarships; the largest awards were $5,000 each to individual recipients.
The filing lists the Scholarship Committee as the contact for applying. It lists no application form or other materials and no deadline. Awards are restricted to people who must attend a school in Fostoria, Ohio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Edward R Pillars Irr's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$27K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2024) — 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 $27K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edward R Pillars Irr
How much does Edward R Pillars Irr give each year?
Edward R Pillars Irr gave $99K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $95K across 29 grants.
What is Edward R Pillars Irr's typical grant size?
Edward R Pillars Irr's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $3,199, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward R Pillars Irr give grants?
Edward R Pillars Irr 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 Pittsburgh, PA (31 grants).
Does Edward R Pillars Irr give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Edward R Pillars Irr's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (31 grants).
Who are Edward R Pillars Irr's largest grantees?
Edward R Pillars Irr's largest 2025 grantees include Bella Mendoza Co PNC Bank ($5,000), Breanna Barchus Co PNC Bank ($5,000) and Emily Salisbury Co PNC Bank ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward R Pillars Irr?
Edward R Pillars Irr reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Edward R Pillars Irr?
Edward R Pillars Irr has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Edward R Pillars Irr's EIN?
Edward R Pillars Irr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6518939. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
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