Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh
The Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh is organizaed to promote the increase in knowledge of spectroscopy, to promote the dissemination of such knowledge, and to promote the cooperation of workers in the field of spectroscopy.
Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh at a glance
In short: Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh gave $94K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,878
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,411
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $10,958,776
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brown University ($40K). Together the top 7 received $94K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2022) to $248K (2019). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown University Providence, RI | Starter Grant | $40,000 |
| Mercyhurst University Erie, PA | PCMNCG 2025 Grant | $10,000 |
| University of St Joseph West Hartford, CT | PCMNCG 2025 Grant | $9,500 |
| Carnegie Science Center Pittsburgh, PA | GRANTS 2025 | $9,500 |
| Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | PCMNCG 2025 Grant | $9,490 |
| Landmark College Putney, VT | PCMNCG 2025 Grant | $8,190 |
| Franklin Pierce University Rindge, NH | PCMNCG 2025 Grant | $7,198 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,958,776 | $560,716 | $335,754 | $93,878 | 7 | $558,476 |
| 2024 | $9,996,505 | $380,710 | $345,409 | $81,190 | 6 | $378,250 |
| 2023 | $9,129,619 | $932,560 | $302,335 | $70,000 | 5 | $929,336 |
| 2022 | $8,499,394 | $-927,160 | $298,273 | $70,000 | 5 | $-1,358,778 |
| 2021 | $9,724,827 | $9,460,573 | $268,427 | $130,000 | 15 | $1,777,919 |
| 2020 | $532,681 | $410,208 | $334,811 | $158,751 | 28 | $6,218 |
| 2019 | $458,900 | $443,452 | $423,485 | $247,570 | 26 | $8,023 |
About Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh
Based on IRS filings
Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh is a public charity, based in Monroeville, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $94K. Net investment income was $558K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh is led by Brian Strohmeier, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Strohmeier
Chair
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Zovinka
Immediate Former Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2024
Chair → Immediate Former Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cb Wang
Chair-Elect
Treasurer → Chair-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Boothe
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Melucci
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Michael Shatlock (2020–2024) — Immediate Former Chair
- Former: Heather Juzwa (2021–2023) — Immediate Former Chair
- Former: Jerome Ferrance (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Mackenzie Speer (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Marc Hubert (2019–2022) — Immediate Former Chair
- Former: Marla Kruth (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Robert Paysen (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Neal Dando (2019–2021) — Immediate Former Chair
- Former: Logan Miller (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Neelam Katyal (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Donald Antzcak (2020) — Immediate Former Chair
- Former: Don Antczak (2019) — Chair
- Former: Jack Greenberg (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Kerry Holzworth (2019) — Immediate Former Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh
How much does Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh give each year?
Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh gave $94K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $81K across 6 grants.
What is Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh's typical grant size?
Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh's median grant in 2025 was $9,500, and its average grant was $13,411, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh give grants?
Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh's top state is Rhode Island, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (31%) and Connecticut (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "PCMNCG 2025 Grant" (5 grants).
Who are Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh's largest grantees?
Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh's largest 2025 grantees include Brown University ($40,000), Mercyhurst University ($10,000) and University of St Joseph ($9,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh?
Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $561K.
What is Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh's EIN?
Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6048968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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