Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn
Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing lists scholarship grants restricted to graduates of Union Joint High School.
Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn at a glance
In short: Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn gave $221K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $221,277
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,064
- -26.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,661
- Total assets
- $2,685,732
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing directs applicants to see the application. Scholarships are granted only to graduates of Union Joint High School.
- Review Cycle
- First-time applicants by March 15; renewal applicants by May 20.
- Deadline
- First-time applicants by March 15; renewal applicants by May 20.
- Contact
Application contact: Scott Girasia Co Pnc Bank
Mailing address: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 762-2864
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gage B Jordan Co PNC Bank ($13K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($24,906), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 $178K (2019) to $269K (2022). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $221K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gage B Jordan Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $12,861 |
| Cassidy L McCullough Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $12,761 |
| Savana J Libecco Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $12,761 |
| Ava B Strauser Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $12,661 |
| Cole H Wiant Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $12,661 |
| Cole J Davis Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $12,661 |
| Emma M Weaver Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $12,661 |
| Georgia a Carmichael Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $12,661 |
| Grace Henry Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $12,661 |
| Kira Hetrick Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $12,661 |
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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 | $2,685,732 | $197,062 | $237,645 | $221,277 | 20 | $227,784 | $190,986 | $235,468 |
| 2024 | $2,709,630 | $257,492 | $246,300 | $239,224 | 16 | $242,824 | $256,657 | $212,959 |
| 2023 | $2,689,814 | $162,826 | $200,289 | $194,996 | 17 | $198,527 | $160,275 | $242,757 |
| 2022 | $2,666,608 | $118,525 | $279,078 | $269,041 | 13 | $272,341 | $117,143 | $198,295 |
| 2021 | $2,816,623 | $280,237 | $195,062 | $188,314 | 13 | $191,414 | $279,013 | $272,144 |
| 2020 | $2,666,615 | $161,192 | $185,319 | $180,535 | 20 | — | $155,341 | $191,018 |
| 2019 | $2,677,526 | $168,373 | $187,923 | $177,546 | 13 | — | $158,199 | $183,751 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn reported a distributable amount of $235K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $221,277. The grants ranged from $1,074 to $12,861, with a median grant of $12,661. The largest listed awards were $12,861 to an individual recipient CO PNC BANK and $12,761 each to an individual recipient CO PNC BANK and SAVANA J LIBECCO CO PNC BANK; each was designated for a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC BANK N A is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$7K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2024) — Trustee
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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn
How much does Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn give each year?
Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn gave $221K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $239K across 16 grants.
What is Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn's typical grant size?
Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $12,661, and its average grant was $11,064, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn give grants?
Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (17 grants).
Does Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (18 grants).
Who are Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn's largest grantees?
Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Gage B Jordan Co PNC Bank ($12,861), Cassidy L McCullough Co PNC Bank ($12,761) and Savana J Libecco Co PNC Bank ($12,761), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($24,906), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn?
Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $228K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $235K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn's EIN?
Lesher M Tuw M & I Lesher Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6067843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 April 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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