Elizabeth Shiras TW
Elizabeth Shiras TW is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $64K.
Elizabeth Shiras TW at a glance
In short: Elizabeth Shiras TW gave $72K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,192
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,438
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,331,093
- -1.3% vs 2024
- 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.
Who Elizabeth Shiras TW funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Storehouse for Teachers ($24K). Together the top 5 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elizabeth Shiras TW gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2024) to $83K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Storehouse for Teachers Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $23,983 |
| Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Carriage House Children's Center Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Servant Stage Company Strasburg, PA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| People and Stories - Gente Y Cuentos Inc Princeton, NJ | General Operating | $8,209 |
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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 | $1,331,093 | $80,023 | $98,034 | $72,192 | 5 | $80,898 | $63,535 | $80,350 |
| 2024 | $1,349,198 | $52,067 | $87,956 | $69,384 | 5 | $73,035 | $35,197 | $75,843 |
| 2023 | $1,384,578 | $-19,254 | $98,809 | $72,720 | 3 | $74,905 | $16,831 | $71,569 |
| 2022 | $1,504,280 | $172,193 | $116,058 | $82,873 | 7 | $95,997 | $152,372 | $85,844 |
| 2021 | $1,447,464 | $55,053 | $96,944 | $69,963 | 5 | — | $32,380 | $89,893 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elizabeth Shiras TW reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Elizabeth Shiras TW'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
$18K (2024) → $20K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2021–2023) — Trustee
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 PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Shiras TW
How much does Elizabeth Shiras TW give each year?
Elizabeth Shiras TW gave $72K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $69K across 5 grants.
What is Elizabeth Shiras TW's typical grant size?
Elizabeth Shiras TW's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,438, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elizabeth Shiras TW give grants?
Elizabeth Shiras TW gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does Elizabeth Shiras TW give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Elizabeth Shiras TW's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Elizabeth Shiras TW's largest grantees?
Elizabeth Shiras TW's largest 2025 grantees include Storehouse for Teachers ($23,983), Point Park University ($15,000) and Carriage House Children's Center ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Elizabeth Shiras TW?
Elizabeth Shiras TW reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $81K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Elizabeth Shiras TW's EIN?
Elizabeth Shiras TW's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6347429. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 19, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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