Michael and Suellen Weir
Michael and Suellen Weir is a private foundation based in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 19 charitable grants totaling $403,400 to organizations in several states.
Michael and Suellen Weir at a glance
In short: Michael and Suellen Weir gave $403K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $403,400
- -42.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,232
- -45.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,085,159
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Michael and Suellen Weir
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists Michael Weir as the contact, and lists forms and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards as N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Weir
Mailing address: 817 Anderson Lane, Sewickley, PA 15143
Phone: (412) 400-1913
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Michael and Suellen Weir funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YSU Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $388K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 39 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (50%), Pennsylvania (26%), Florida (10%), Connecticut (6%), and Oklahoma (5%). The listed recipients also include the Salvation Army in Virginia. These are reported grant destinations, not a stated geographic eligibility policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael and Suellen Weir gives
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 214% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2021) to $705K (2023). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $403K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YSU Foundation Youngstown, OH | Charitable | $200,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| WV Northern Shriners Tampa, FL | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Students First Fund Storrs, CT | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Folds of Honor Owasso, OK | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Extra Mile Education Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Wings for Vets Beaver, PA | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Provident Charter School Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,085,159 | $189,980 | $439,798 | $403,400 | 19 | $419,798 | $61,750 | $196,123 |
| 2023 | $3,334,977 | $215,382 | $741,833 | $704,700 | 18 | $740,231 | $98,801 | $173,232 |
| 2022 | $3,861,428 | $590,665 | $623,542 | $609,700 | 1 | $635,210 | $66,220 | — |
| 2021 | $3,894,305 | $121,587 | $256,002 | $210,250 | 1 | $301,705 | $67,209 | — |
| 2020 | $4,028,720 | $4,033,497 | $4,777 | — | — | — | $7,789 | $34,226 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Suellen Weir reported a distributable amount of $196K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university serving its home region, Pennsylvania, and the nation through education and research. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to engage, enrich, and inspire through live musical experiences. Extra Mile Education Foundation describes its work as promoting scholarship support for inner-city children attending Catholic elementary schools in Pittsburgh urban neighborhoods.
Other 2024 recipients include Provident Charter School, which serves students with dyslexia, and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, which describes work in the performing and visual arts, arts education, and Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $403,400. Grants ranged from $100 to $200,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grants included $200,000 to YSU Foundation, $40,000 each to the University of Pittsburgh and WV Northern Shriners, and $25,000 each to Pittsburgh Symphony and Students First Fund.
Other reported grants included $20,000 to Folds of Honor, $15,000 to Extra Mile Education Foundation, $10,000 to the Salvation Army, and $8,000 to Wings for Vets. Pittsburgh-area recipients included Provident Charter School ($5,000), St Louise of Marillac School ($5,000), and Pine Valley Camp ($4,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael O Weir as trustee and Karen Weir and Patricia Frederick as board members.
Michael and Suellen Weir's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael O. Weir
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Weir
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Patricia Frederick
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $10K (2024)
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 $10K, to Karen Weir (Board Member). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Michael and Suellen Weir
How much does Michael and Suellen Weir give each year?
Michael and Suellen Weir gave $403K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $705K across 18 grants.
What is Michael and Suellen Weir's typical grant size?
Michael and Suellen Weir's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $21,232, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael and Suellen Weir give grants?
Michael and Suellen Weir gives mostly in Ohio: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (26%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants) and Sewickley, PA (2 grants).
Does Michael and Suellen Weir give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Michael and Suellen Weir's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (18 grants).
Who are Michael and Suellen Weir's largest grantees?
Michael and Suellen Weir's largest 2024 grantees include YSU Foundation ($200,000), University of Pittsburgh ($40,000) and WV Northern Shriners ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael and Suellen Weir?
Michael and Suellen Weir reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $420K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $196K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Michael and Suellen Weir fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university serving its home region, Pennsylvania, and the nation through education and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Michael and Suellen Weir?
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Michael and Suellen Weir's EIN?
Michael and Suellen Weir's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3757285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Michael and Suellen Weir accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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