Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#

PITTSBURGH, PA EIN: 13-6724459

Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 1976. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as an independent foundation with a single employee. The trust is administered by BNY Mellon N.A. as trustee.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$16.2M

+3.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$847K

-5.0% YoY

Grant Count

-1.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

-3.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# reported a distributable amount of $1.0M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides grants primarily for:

Arts
Education
Environment
Animals and wildlife
Health organizations
Children and social services
Religious purposes

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Grant Range

$10,000

Average Grant

amount: $18,900

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, Virginia, and New Jersey.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $3.4M (86%)

Virginia $335K (8%)

New Jersey $100K (2%)

Texas $90K (2%)

Massachusetts $38K (1%)

District of Columbia $10K (0%)

States

Colorado District of Columbia Florida Massachusetts New Jersey New York Texas Virginia

Cities

BlauveltBronxBrooklynCassvilleDallasDenverDobbs FerryEnglewoodFlushingJamaicaLenoxLong Island CityNew YorkNew York CityPort WashingtonPoughkeepsiePrincetonQueensRestonSmithtown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2025:

Total Assets: $16,204,077
Total Revenue: $1,544,975
Total Expenses: $1,072,299
Total Liabilities: $0
Giving Rate: 5.2% of assets

Investment Income (2024):

Investment income and dividends: $334,114
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $2,333,413

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$16,204,077	$15,680,764	$14,139,619
Revenue	$1,544,975	$2,667,527	$896,132
Expenses	$1,072,299	$1,082,469	$1,163,460
Qualifying Distributions	$925,346	$959,120	$1,065,796
Net Investment Income	$1,432,412	$2,569,206	$801,733
Distributable Amount	$1,021,208	$894,759	$892,218

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include St Mary's Episcopal Church ($74,936), National Audubon Society Inc ($74,936), St Thomas Church ($74,936).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ST MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$74,936
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, TX	GENERAL OPERATING	$20,000
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$20,000
AMERICAN RED CROSS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$30,000
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDEN BROOKLYN, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
CALVARY HOSPITAL BRONX, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$22,500
CARDINAL MCCLOSKEY COMMUNITY SERVICE VALHALLA, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY BRONX, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$7,500
CITY HARVEST NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$23,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Trustee: BNY Mellon N.A.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BNY MELLON N A	TRUSTEE	1	$185,677

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# fund?

The foundation provides grants primarily for: • Arts • Education • Environment • Animals and wildlife • Health organizations • Children and social services • Religious purposes

How do I apply for a grant from Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust#?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 53 grants in the most recent fiscal year • Total giving: $847,362 (2025) • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: $5,000–$75,000 • Average grant amount: $18,900 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • National Wildlife Federation ($81,373) • St Thomas Church ($81,373) • City Harvest ($23,000) • St Mary's Episcopal Church **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Where does Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, Virginia, and New Jersey.

What size grants does Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# award?

In 2025, Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# awarded 53 grants totaling $847K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Sarah I Schieffelin Residuary Trust# reported a distributable amount of $1.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2021–2025.