Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#
Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including churches, conservation organizations, a hospital, museums, and hunger-relief organizations.
Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# at a glance
In short: Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# gave $884K across 53 grants in 2026 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 38% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $884,092
- +4.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 53
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $16,681
- +4.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $16,519,764
- +1.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (20 of 53, 2026)
- Primary geography
- New York (68% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (212) 922-8143
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Marys Episcopal Church ($85K). Together the top 10 received $474K.
Grant Size Distribution
270 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 250 grants of 270 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (68%), Virginia (12%), Colorado (10%), Washington, DC (5%), and New Jersey (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 20 of 53 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−12%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $795K (2021) to $1.0M (2023). In 2026 it made 53 grants totaling $884K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Episcopal Church New York, NY | General Operating | $84,523 |
| National Audubon Society Inc New York, NY | General Operating | $84,523 |
| National Wildlife Federation Reston, VA | General Operating | $84,523 |
| Saint Thomas Church Fort Collins, CO | General Operating | $84,523 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operating | $30,000 |
| City Harvest Inc New York, NY | General Operating | $23,000 |
| Calvary Hospital Inc Bronx, NY | General Operating | $22,500 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York New York, NY | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art New York, NY | General Operating | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,519,764 | $1,417,072 | $1,100,882 | $884,092 | 53 | $968,496 | $1,297,266 | $1,110,097 |
| 2025 | $16,204,077 | $1,544,975 | $1,072,299 | $847,362 | 53 | $925,346 | $1,432,412 | $1,021,208 |
| 2024 | $15,680,764 | $2,667,527 | $1,082,469 | $892,227 | 54 | $959,120 | $2,569,206 | $894,759 |
| 2023 | $14,139,619 | $896,132 | $1,163,460 | $1,002,303 | 53 | $1,065,796 | $801,733 | $892,218 |
| 2022 | $14,391,903 | $2,052,175 | $1,049,395 | $842,601 | 57 | $912,358 | $1,950,175 | $1,057,060 |
| 2021 | $13,390,205 | $1,307,562 | $942,612 | $795,161 | 59 | — | $1,218,807 | $917,653 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including conservation, health care, arts and culture, food security, and religious purposes.
Among its grantees, National Audubon Society describes its mission as working toward a future where birds thrive across the Americas through conservation. Calvary Hospital says it cares for adults with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, with an emphasis on palliative care. The Museum of the City of New York says it fosters understanding of urban life by interpreting the city’s past, present, and future. Food Bank for New York City describes its mission as helping New Yorkers achieve food security.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $884,092. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $84,523, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed awards were $84,523 each to St. Marys Episcopal Church, National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation, and Saint Thomas Church; each was designated for general operating support.
Other reported 2026 grants included $30,000 to the American National Red Cross; $23,000 to City Harvest; $22,500 to Calvary Hospital; and $20,000 each to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of the City of New York, Museum of Modern Art, Metropolitan Opera Guild, and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists BNY Mellon N.A. as trustee.
Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#'s only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$131K (2021) → $201K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $201K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#
How much does Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# give each year?
Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# gave $884K across 53 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $847K across 53 grants.
What is Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#'s typical grant size?
Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#'s median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,681, across 53 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# that year got $15K on average.
Where does Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# give grants?
Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# gives mostly in New York: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (12%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (25 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), Bronx, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#'s 2026 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#'s largest grantees?
Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#'s largest 2026 grantees include St Marys Episcopal Church ($84,523), National Audubon Society Inc ($84,523) and National Wildlife Federation ($84,523), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#?
Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $968K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (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 does Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including conservation, health care, arts and culture, food security, and religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#'s EIN?
Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6724459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sarah-i-schieffelin-residuary-trust-morg_4ac7d2163d2042c4900972206fcca0cd
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