Ernst G Siefert Trust

PITTSBURGH, PA EIN: 31-6443182

Education Community and economic development Religion

Ernst G Siefert Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $124K. Net investment income was $99K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.5M

-1.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$124K

-1.4% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

-1.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ernst G Siefert Trust reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Ernst G Siefert Trust

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Education Community and economic development Religion

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $599K (92%)

Michigan $51K (8%)

States

Michigan Ohio

Cities

Ann ArborBexleyColumbusMarionOxford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,456,836	$2,492,833	$2,502,441
Revenue	$132,120	$151,727	$83,667
Expenses	$166,862	$162,786	$185,759
Qualifying Distributions	$131,853	$143,776	$163,799
Net Investment Income	$99,451	$131,970	$63,671
Distributable Amount	$149,650	$135,857	$141,227

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

22 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Capital University ($69,099), Trinity Lutheran Seminary ($18,845), Miami University ($12,564).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ALUMNI ASSOC ANN ARBOR, MI	GENERAL SUPPORT	$11,153
TRINITY LUTHERAN SEMINARY BEXLEY, OH	GENERAL SUPPORT	$18,845
CAPITAL UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS, OH	GENERAL SUPPORT	$69,099
MIAMI UNIVERSITY OXFORD, OH	GENERAL SUPPORT	$12,564
MARION YMCA ENDOWMENT FUND INC MARION, OH	GENERAL SUPPORT	$12,179

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PNC BANK N A	TRUSTEE	8	$39,065

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education Community and economic development Religion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ernst G Siefert Trust?

Ernst G Siefert Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Ernst G Siefert Trust?

As of 2024, Ernst G Siefert Trust holds $2.5M in total assets with $132K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $124K in 2024.

Where does Ernst G Siefert Trust operate?

Ernst G Siefert Trust has awarded grants in Michigan, Ohio.

What size grants does Ernst G Siefert Trust award?

In 2024, Ernst G Siefert Trust awarded 5 grants totaling $124K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ernst G Siefert Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ernst G Siefert Trust reported a distributable amount of $150K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.