M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3
M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3 is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $775K. Net investment income was $657K.
M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3 at a glance
In short: M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3 gave $775K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $129K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $775,000
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $129,167
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $10,215,758
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Duquesne University ($600K). Together the top 6 received $775K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 22 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $565K (2021) to $875K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $775K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $600,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | General Support | $50,000 |
| Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $50,000 |
| Pittsburgh Tomorrow Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tom Johnson Boys Academy West Mifflin, PW | General Support | $25,000 |
| Childrens Home of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,215,758 | $765,004 | $966,781 | $775,000 | 6 | $846,719 | $657,046 | $907,521 |
| 2024 | $10,417,178 | $676,845 | $933,598 | $760,000 | 5 | $827,341 | $570,404 | $827,705 |
| 2023 | $10,680,423 | $526,123 | $1,047,110 | $874,500 | 4 | $889,463 | $375,490 | $784,683 |
| 2022 | $11,208,381 | $1,216,246 | $916,284 | $720,000 | 3 | $736,356 | $1,052,197 | $881,338 |
| 2021 | $10,907,710 | $976,117 | $740,427 | $565,000 | 4 | — | $825,308 | $799,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3 reported a distributable amount of $908K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$98K (2023) → $109K (2025)
James M. Ferguson III
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
11 hrs/week
$53K (2024) → $57K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jay Ferguson (2021–2023) — Co-Trustee
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2021–2022) — Co-Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $109K, to PNC Bank N a (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3
How much does M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3 give each year?
M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3 gave $775K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $760K across 5 grants.
What is M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3's typical grant size?
M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3's median grant in 2025 was $37,500, and its average grant was $129,167, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3 give grants?
M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3 gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (6%) and Ohio (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3's largest grantees?
M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3's largest 2025 grantees include Duquesne University ($600,000), Johns Hopkins University ($50,000) and Xavier University ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3?
M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3 reported $10.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $847K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $908K (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.
What is M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3?
M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3 is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $10.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3's EIN?
M E & O L Gilliand Fdn 3's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7099186. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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