I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation
The foundations mission is to help families who have suffered unfathomable loss... The loss of their child. We believe that no family who loses a child should ever have to worry about the costs associated with providing a proper funderal and remembrance for their loved one.
I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation at a glance
In short: I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $103,532
- +21.8% 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.
How to apply to I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation
- Next open deadline
- April 3, 2027 (Michael Trella Award for Excellence in Teamwork)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation
Michael Trella Award for Excellence in Teamwork
I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~April
Based on past cycles
Michael Trella Scholarship
I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~April
Based on past cycles
Who I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital of PGH Foundati ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $30K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Hospital of PGH Foundati Pittsburgh, PA | Bereavement Support | $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 | $103,532 | $88,621 | $70,066 | $15,000 | 1 | $2,422 |
| 2023 | $84,977 | $107,719 | $105,531 | $30,000 | 1 | $801 |
| 2022 | $82,789 | $70,992 | $44,091 | $20,000 | 1 | $11 |
About I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation
Based on IRS filings
I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation is a public charity, based in Coraopolis, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $104K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation is led by Mark Trella, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Trella
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Watkins
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Yanosick
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Otto
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave White
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Scherfel
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charley Kennedy
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Steratore
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Larra Daniels (2023) — Assistant Tr
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation
How much does I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation give each year?
I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation?
I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation reported $104K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $89K.
Where does I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation operate?
I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation's EIN?
I Love You More the Michael Trella Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4634210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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