Eichleay Foundation
Eichleay Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakdale, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable, educational, arts, conservation, and other organizations in several states.
Eichleay Foundation at a glance
In short: Eichleay Foundation gave $114K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Pennsylvania. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $114,000
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,333
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,532,789
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (36% 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 Eichleay Foundation
- 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 238, Oakdale, PA 15071
Phone: (412) 682-1085
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eichleay Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Rescue Committee ($24K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 100 grants of 100 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (36%), Minnesota (21%), California (18%), Florida (15%), and Maine (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Eichleay Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 89% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2020) to $114K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | Charitable/Humanitarian | $24,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh, PA | ARTS | $20,000 |
| The Branson School Ross, CA | Education | $15,000 |
| Yarmouth Prek-8 PTO Yarmouth, ME | Education | $10,000 |
| BOK Tower Gardens Lake Wales, FL | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Dr Phillips Center for Perf Arts Orlando, FL | ARTS | $5,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund Oceanside, CA | Charitable/Healthcare | $5,000 |
| Mountain Lake Com Svc Lake Wales, FL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Libraries of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Education/Literary | $4,000 |
| Chatham Baroque Pittsburgh, PA | ARTS | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,532,789 | $176,418 | $123,110 | $114,000 | 18 | $114,000 | $125,199 | $125,989 |
| 2024 | $1,479,481 | $163,420 | $110,652 | $102,000 | 18 | $102,000 | $113,758 | $114,522 |
| 2023 | $1,426,713 | $94,346 | $109,432 | $103,000 | 19 | $103,000 | $93,503 | $101,406 |
| 2022 | $1,441,799 | $77,710 | $117,134 | $108,500 | 23 | $108,500 | $69,076 | $103,154 |
| 2021 | $1,481,223 | $124,388 | $103,614 | $96,000 | 22 | $96,000 | $116,774 | $111,342 |
| 2020 | $1,460,449 | $81,541 | $99,701 | $94,500 | 22 | — | $75,216 | $93,332 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eichleay Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K 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 organizations working in areas including education, the arts, charitable and humanitarian services, healthcare, and conservation. For example, The Branson School describes its mission as providing an academically exceptional education to students in grades 9–12 in a warm, supportive, and nurturing environment. Chatham Baroque says it presents historically informed period music performances and educational programs. Western Pennsylvania Conservancy describes its work as protecting and restoring places, waters, forests, and natural areas.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $114,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $24,000, with a median grant of $4,000.
The largest reported awards included $24,000 to the International Rescue Committee for charitable and humanitarian purposes; $20,000 to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for arts; $15,000 to The Branson School for education; and $10,000 to Yarmouth PreK-8 PTO for education. Other reported recipients included Bok Tower Gardens ($5,000), Dr Phillips Center for Performing Arts ($5,000), Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund ($5,000), Carnegie Libraries of Pittsburgh ($4,000), and Chatham Baroque ($4,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George F Eichleay, John W Eichleay, Anne M Eichleay, and Ellen C Eichleay as trustees.
Eichleay Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anne M. Eichleay
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen C. Eichleay
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George F. Eichleay
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John W. Eichleay
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Eichleay Foundation
How much does Eichleay Foundation give each year?
Eichleay Foundation gave $114K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $102K across 18 grants.
What is Eichleay Foundation's typical grant size?
Eichleay Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $6,333, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eichleay Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Eichleay Foundation give grants?
Eichleay Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (21%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (5 grants), Lake Wales, FL (3 grants) and Ligonier, PA (2 grants).
Does Eichleay Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Eichleay Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (6 grants), "Arts" (4 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Eichleay Foundation's largest grantees?
Eichleay Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include International Rescue Committee ($24,000), Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra ($20,000) and The Branson School ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eichleay Foundation?
Eichleay Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (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 Eichleay Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, the arts, charitable and humanitarian services, healthcare, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eichleay Foundation?
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 Eichleay Foundation's EIN?
Eichleay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6065754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Eichleay Foundation 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Eichleay Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/eichleay-foundation-morg_73129c48529349f49463d9e119c32f87
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