Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania (GWP) is a professional membership association formed in 1985 by philanthropic leaders who wanted to create an organized mechanism for grantmakers to learn and work together. Its mission is to promote excellence in philanthropy.
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania at a glance
In short: Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania gave $85K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,000
- +325.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,250
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $5,186,408
- +59.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Early Excellence Project ($25K). Together the top 4 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $750K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $85K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Early Excellence Project Pittsburgh, PA | Early Childhood Funders Alliance - Mini Grant | $25,000 |
| TRWIB Inc Pittsburgh, PA | Early Childhood Funders Alliance - Mini Grant | $25,000 |
| Trying Together Pittsburgh, PA | Early Childhood Funders Alliance - Mini Grant | $20,000 |
| The Learning Lamp Inc Johnstown, PA | Early Childhood Funders Alliance - Mini Grant | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,186,408 | $5,505,033 | $2,898,750 | $85,000 | 4 | $32,824 |
| 2023 | $3,256,377 | $1,277,400 | $2,580,429 | $20,000 | 1 | $44,046 |
| 2022 | $5,052,170 | $4,513,660 | $3,354,320 | $750,000 | 3 | $2,610 |
| 2021 | $3,198,164 | $2,359,061 | $2,683,138 | $12,500 | Total only | $1,493 |
| 2020 | $3,601,911 | $2,093,159 | $2,515,688 | $95,000 | 2 | $16,288 |
| 2019 | $3,996,954 | $4,528,237 | $2,355,729 | — | — | $16,610 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania
Based on IRS filings
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania is a public charity, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania is led by Amber Farr, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amber Farr
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$105K (2023) → $133K (2024)
Michelle McMurray
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Trautmann
Director
Director → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Presley Gillespie
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Berzonski
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Evans
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ilene Rinn
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mac Howison
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Prushnok
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trish Gadson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Franz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Crum
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Claxton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Koch
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trina Demarco
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisol Valentin
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Karris Jackson (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Luci Dabney (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Michelle Figlar (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Dugan (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Barbara Sieck Taylor (2019–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Ellen Rossi (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jake Goodman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Kelly (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Spruill (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Laurel Randi (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Neil Parham (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Hudic (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lisa Johns (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Batchelor (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Carla Barricella - Exit Dec (2019) — Director
- Former: Sarah Toulouse - Exit Aug (2019) — Director
- Former: Yvonne Maher (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $133K, to Amber Farr (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania
How much does Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania give each year?
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania gave $85K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania's typical grant size?
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $21,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania give grants?
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Early Childhood Funders Alliance - Mini Grant" (4 grants).
How large is Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania?
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.
What is Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania's EIN?
Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1496312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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