Laughlin Memorial Inc
Laughlin Memorial Inc is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Since 1928, it has provided funds for repairs and maintenance of the Laughlin Memorial Free Library in Ambridge; it also contributes funds to charitable organizations in Ambridge, Sewickley, and surrounding areas.
Laughlin Memorial Inc at a glance
In short: Laughlin Memorial Inc gave $220K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $220,085
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,755
- -70.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,118
- Total assets
- $2,780,215
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Laughlin Memorial Inc
- How to Apply
-
Submit a written solicitation for grants to Todd A. Sacco.
- Review Cycle
- November 15 of each year.
- Deadline
- November 15 of each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Todd A Sacco
Mailing address: 5700 Corporate Drive Suite 800, Pittsburgh, PA 15237-5851
Phone: (412) 348-3106
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laughlin Memorial Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Laughlin Memorial Free Library ($79K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 70 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it contributes to charitable organizations in Ambridge, Sewickley, and surrounding areas. Its 2024 grant dollars went entirely to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Laughlin Memorial Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 16 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2020) to $513K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $220K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laughlin Memorial Free Library Ambridge, PA | Operating Budget | $79,350 |
| Mary & Alexander Laughlin Children's Center Sewickley, PA | Operating Budget | $35,000 |
| Center for Hope Ambridge, PA | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Lifesteps of Beaver County Inc Beaver, PA | Operating Budget | $15,000 |
| Sewickley Valley YMCA Sewickley, PA | Operating Budget | $12,500 |
| Carnegie Library of Midland Midland, PA | Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| Merakey Allegheny Valley School Coraopolis, PA | Operating Budget | $10,000 |
| New Brighton Public Library New Brighton, PA | Operating Budget | $8,735 |
| Cornell High School Coraopolis, PA | Operating Budget | $7,500 |
| Friends of Old Economy Ambridge, PA | Operating Budget | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,780,215 | $302,662 | $280,578 | $220,085 | 16 | $220,085 | $255,475 | $186,169 |
| 2023 | $2,759,711 | $202,838 | $579,697 | $513,181 | 11 | $513,181 | $113,864 | $175,834 |
| 2022 | $3,144,208 | $175,894 | $364,774 | $275,324 | 14 | $275,324 | $109,829 | $193,894 |
| 2021 | $3,346,409 | $730,460 | $276,037 | $205,256 | 14 | $205,256 | $673,173 | $208,715 |
| 2020 | $2,874,716 | $170,713 | $229,497 | $156,317 | 15 | — | $117,511 | $173,864 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Laughlin Memorial Inc reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity includes funding repairs and maintenance of the Laughlin Memorial Free Library. Its filing also describes contributions to other charitable organizations in Ambridge, Sewickley, and surrounding areas.
Its 2024 grants included libraries, educational organizations, and organizations providing community and social services. For example, the Center for Hope describes its work as providing food, clothing, and basic living skills in the Ambridge community. The Women’s Center of Beaver County describes its services as counseling, advocacy, and shelter for victims of domestic and sexual violence, along with prevention and education programs. Merakey Allegheny Valley School describes its work as supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with purpose and dignity and develop their potential.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $220,085. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $79,350, with a median grant of $8,118. The largest awards included $79,350 to Laughlin Memorial Free Library for its operating budget, $35,000 to Mary & Alexander Laughlin Children’s Center for its operating budget, and $15,000 each to Center for Hope and LifeSteps of Beaver County for their operating budgets. Other 2024 grants included $12,500 to Sewickley Valley YMCA and $10,000 each to Carnegie Library of Midland and Merakey Allegheny Valley School. BF Jones Memorial Library received $3,000 in 2024.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are made by written solicitation for grants. Awards are restricted to libraries and non-sectarian hospitals operating in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, or its vicinity, as well as other welfare, civic, and educational organizations that benefit Ambridge residents.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: David W. Laughlin, James F. Schell, Robert E. Taggart, Todd A. Sacco, Mary Laughlin, Doug Florey, Alie Gensheimer, Rebecca Hetzell, Kristin Westerhoff, and Nina Bottomley.
Laughlin Memorial Inc's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Todd A. Sacco
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Alie Gensheimer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David W. Laughlin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Doug Florey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James F. Schell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristin Westerhoff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Laughlin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebecca Hetzell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert E. Taggart
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nina Bottomley
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alex M. Laughlin Co David Laughlin (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Alexander M. Laughlin (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $25K, to Todd a Sacco (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Laughlin Memorial Inc
How much does Laughlin Memorial Inc give each year?
Laughlin Memorial Inc gave $220K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $513K across 11 grants.
What is Laughlin Memorial Inc's typical grant size?
Laughlin Memorial Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,118, and its average grant was $13,755, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Laughlin Memorial Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Laughlin Memorial Inc give grants?
Laughlin Memorial Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ambridge, PA (4 grants), Beaver, PA (3 grants), Sewickley, PA (2 grants) and Coraopolis, PA (2 grants).
Does Laughlin Memorial Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Laughlin Memorial Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Laughlin Memorial Inc's largest grantees?
Laughlin Memorial Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Laughlin Memorial Free Library ($79,350), Mary & Alexander Laughlin Children's Center ($35,000) and Center for Hope ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Laughlin Memorial Inc?
Laughlin Memorial Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $220K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Laughlin Memorial Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated direct charitable activity includes funding repairs and maintenance of the Laughlin Memorial Free Library. Its filing also describes contributions to other charitable organizations in Ambridge, Sewickley, and surrounding areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laughlin Memorial Inc?
Submit a written solicitation for grants to Todd A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Laughlin Memorial Inc's EIN?
Laughlin Memorial Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1072140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Laughlin Memorial Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/laughlin-memorial-inc-morg_828a6f0f44844e7984485266fa1dad14
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