Equitrans Midstream Foundation
Equitrans Midstream Foundation was a private foundation based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, established by Equitrans Midstream Corporation to support communities where the company lived and worked. It supported community development, education, and environmental initiatives.
Equitrans Midstream Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2025)
- $85,368
- -89.9% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $3,538
- -99.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $31,243
- -97.8% vs 2024
- 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 Equitrans Midstream Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the foundation’s application policy; the foundation appears to have wound down.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2200 Energy Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317
Phone: (412) 553-5940
Website: https://equitransmidstream.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Equitrans Midstream Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
796 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 767 grants of 796 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation described its work as supporting communities where it lived and worked. Examples of 2024 grantees listed in its giving data are located in an individual recipient, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Equitrans Midstream Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 31 of 125 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 11% 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 $904K (2020) to $1.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 143 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Foundation Morgantown, WV | Education & Workforce | $153,000 |
| Childrens Hosp of Pittsburgh Fdn Pittsburgh, PA | Community Enrichment | $65,200 |
| West Virginia Women Work Morgantown, WV | Education & Workforce | $55,000 |
| Food Helpers Brownsville, PA | Community Enrichment | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Western PA Bridgeville, PA | Community Enrichment | $50,000 |
| Mountaineer Food Bank Gassaway, WV | Community Enrichment | $50,000 |
| Scranton Preparatory School Scranton, PA | Matching Gifts | $50,000 |
| Corner Cupboard Food Bank Waynesburg, PA | Community Enrichment | $40,000 |
| Grove City College Grove City, PA | Matching Gifts | $40,000 |
| Saltworks Theatre CO Pittsburgh, PA | Matching Gifts | $38,600 |
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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 | — | $85,368 | $31,243 | — | — | $3,538 | $61,153 | $32,412 |
| 2024 | $12,942,686 | $844,403 | $1,401,756 | $1,289,161 | 143 | $1,333,277 | $790,241 | $631,407 |
| 2023 | $13,133,034 | $731,317 | $1,286,286 | $1,157,304 | 189 | $1,198,276 | $656,644 | $621,692 |
| 2022 | $12,684,435 | $462,114 | $2,065,561 | $1,507,258 | 238 | $1,543,401 | $376,928 | $687,212 |
| 2021 | $16,514,763 | $324,091 | $1,060,309 | $928,738 | 226 | $983,646 | $272,599 | $804,699 |
| 2020 | $16,151,752 | $411,248 | $1,145,040 | $903,853 | 223 | — | $387,417 | $745,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Equitrans Midstream Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K 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
The foundation’s stated mission was to engage meaningfully and partner philanthropically to improve the lives of people in the communities where it lived and worked. Its funding priorities were community development, education, and the environment. Examples of the kinds of organizations it supported include food banks, educational institutions, workforce-training organizations, and environmental organizations.
Grantee descriptions illustrate that range: An individual recipient Women Work said its primary focus was helping women explore, train for, and secure employment in nontraditional occupations, especially skilled trades. Food Helpers described its mission as ending hunger through equitable aid, education, and resources. The an individual recipient Botanic Garden said it sought to foster learning, inspiration, and well-being through plants, the natural environment, and culturally enriching experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported $1,289,161 in grants across 143 grants. In 2023, it reported $1,157,304 across 189 grants. Among its 2024 grantees were West Virginia University Foundation ($153,000), an individual recipient Women Work ($55,000), Food Helpers ($50,000), and Mountaineer Food Bank ($50,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing were Ellen Rossi, president; Lia Fodi, secretary; Thomas Quinlan, treasurer; Elizabeth Whitlinger, assistant treasurer; and board members Lesley Evancho, Michael Lauderbaugh, and Toby Rice.
Equitrans Midstream Foundation is led by Ellen Rossi, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ellen Rossi
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Whitlinger
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Quinlan
Treasurer
Incoming Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lesley Evancho
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lia Fodi
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lauderbaugh
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toby Rice
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Anne Naqi (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Bob Cooper (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Carmine Fantini (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Diana Charletta (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kirk Oliver (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Robin Pascarella (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Steve Moore (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Todd Normane (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Zachary Leight (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Lisa Lind (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Audra Balisky (2020–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Lorelle Geyer (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Joseph Piccirilli (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Lorelle Geyer - Asst Treasurer (2020) — Treasurer
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 Equitrans Midstream Foundation
What does Equitrans Midstream Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission was to engage meaningfully and partner philanthropically to improve the lives of people in the communities where it lived and worked. Its funding priorities were community development, education, and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Equitrans Midstream Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
Where does Equitrans Midstream Foundation make grants?
The foundation described its work as supporting communities where it lived and worked. Examples of 2024 grantees listed in its giving data are located in an individual recipient, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
How much is Equitrans Midstream Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Equitrans Midstream Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Equitrans Midstream Foundation's EIN?
Equitrans Midstream Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2213567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Equitrans Midstream 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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