Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation
Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation is a private foundation, based in Youngstown, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $550K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $33K.
Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation gave $33K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,361
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,681
- +21.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,681
- Total assets
- $549,766
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Family and Children Services ($23K). Together the top 2 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 77% 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 $27K (2024) to $75K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family and Children Services Youngstown, OH | Support Program | $23,361 |
| T of L INC Pittsburgh, PA | Public Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $549,766 | $33,900 | $37,266 | $33,361 | 2 | $35,211 | $33,244 | $45,836 |
| 2024 | $553,130 | $66,461 | $29,830 | $27,455 | 2 | $29,223 | $65,853 | $43,361 |
| 2023 | $516,498 | $31,091 | $115,901 | $75,391 | 2 | $88,433 | $4,161 | $41,116 |
| 2022 | $601,310 | $25,351 | $3,127 | — | — | $1,521 | $24,895 | $41,882 |
| 2021 | $579,716 | $58,910 | $40,744 | $38,162 | 2 | $39,645 | $58,431 | $43,594 |
| 2020 | $561,550 | $41,816 | $52,025 | $39,549 | 2 | — | $33,951 | $38,162 |
| 2019 | $571,758 | $44,188 | $88,469 | $73,096 | 5 | — | $34,935 | $39,549 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Samuel Schaul
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
W. Terry Patrick
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $13K, to W Terry Patrick (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation
How much does Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation give each year?
Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation gave $33K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 2 grants.
How large is Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation?
Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation reported $550K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $35K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (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.
Where does Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation operate?
Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio, Pennsylvania.
What is Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation's EIN?
Frank Sarah and Myer J Monus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3690323. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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