Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl
Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $141K. Net investment income was $62K.
Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl at a glance
In short: Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl gave $141K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $141K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $140,964
- +17.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $140,964
- +17.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $140,964
- Total assets
- $2,673,433
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Academy of Arts and Science ($141K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $120K (2021) to $145K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Arts and Science Cambridge, MA | General Operating | $140,964 |
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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 | $2,673,433 | $91,635 | $186,141 | $140,964 | 1 | $157,978 | $61,925 | $142,337 |
| 2024 | $2,768,749 | $130,093 | $150,779 | $120,000 | 1 | $132,216 | $103,547 | $135,762 |
| 2023 | $2,789,964 | $1,580 | $160,351 | $120,000 | 1 | $131,790 | $53,721 | $130,728 |
| 2022 | $2,948,937 | $495,977 | $179,816 | $144,828 | 1 | $157,595 | $475,212 | $140,929 |
| 2021 | $2,633,232 | $204,398 | $153,357 | $120,000 | 1 | — | $185,202 | $148,878 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$29K (2021) → $42K (2025)
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 $42K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl
How much does Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl give each year?
Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl gave $141K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 1 grant.
How large is Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl?
Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl operate?
Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl's EIN?
Permanent Science Fund Tr Udecl's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6091592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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