Laughlin Memorial Inc
Laughlin Memorial Inc is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since August 1948. It operates as a grantmaking foundation with a primary focus on supporting charitable organizations in the Pittsburgh region and surrounding areas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
+0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$220K
-57.1% YoY
Grant Count
16
+45.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-70.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Since 1928, Laughlin Memorial has provided funds for the repairs and maintenance of the Laughlin Memorial Free Library in Ambridge, Pennsylvania. Beyond library support, the foundation contributes excess funds to various charitable organizations in Ambridge, Sewickley, and surrounding areas.
Program areas include:
- Maintenance and repairs of the Laughlin Memorial Free Library in Ambridge
- General charitable giving to organizations in the service region
- Investment management and administrative expenses
Grantmaking
Laughlin Memorial made 16 grants in its most recent reporting period (2024). Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's primary geographic focus is Western Pennsylvania, specifically:
- Ambridge
- Sewickley
- Surrounding areas in the Pittsburgh region
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,780,215
- Total Revenues: $302,662
- Total Expenses: $280,578
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Number of Employees: 0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $2.76M
- Total Revenues: $203,000
- Total Expenses: $580,000
The foundation's income is allocated to maintain the Laughlin Memorial Free Library in Ambridge, with excess funds contributed to various charitable organizations in the service region.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,780,215 | $2,759,711 | $3,144,208 |
| Revenue | $302,662 | $202,838 | $175,894 |
| Expenses | $280,578 | $579,697 | $364,774 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $220,085 | $513,181 | $275,324 |
| Net Investment Income | $255,475 | $113,864 | $109,829 |
| Distributable Amount | $186,169 | $175,834 | $193,894 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID W LAUGHLIN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| JAMES F SCHELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ROBERT E TAGGART | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| TODD A SACCO | TRUSTEE | 10 | $25,000 |
| MARY LAUGHLIN | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DOUG FLOREY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| ALIE GENSHEIMER | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| REBECCA HETZELL | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| KRISTIN WESTERHOFF | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| NINA BOTTOMLEY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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