M J Zahniser Memorial Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $119K. Net investment income was $101K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
-1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$119K
+0.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$119K
+0.1% YoY
About M J Zahniser Memorial Trust
Based on IRS filings
M J Zahniser Memorial Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $119K. Net investment income was $101K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,624,214 | $2,651,067 | $2,721,820 |
| Revenue | $128,232 | $77,871 | $-12,208 |
| Expenses | $153,556 | $150,209 | $165,826 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $125,473 | $134,056 | $145,236 |
| Net Investment Income | $100,643 | $59,140 | $51,187 |
| Distributable Amount | $145,316 | $134,215 | $139,288 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNC BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 6 | $32,755 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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