Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a
Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing describes scholarship awards for eligible students attending Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair, New Jersey, or Glen Ridge High School in Glen Ridge, New Jersey; its grant records also include general support grants.
Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a at a glance
In short: Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a gave $48K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,656
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,332
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $986,501
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (73% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a
- How to Apply
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Contact the high school guidance counselor for the application, financial aid form, and grades form.
- Review Cycle
- May 15. The filing does not specify the year; as of October 2, 2026, this date has passed for the 2026 cycle.
- Deadline
- May 15.
- Contact
Application contact: High School Guidance Counselor
Mailing address: 500 First Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 768-6324
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rosary Hill Home ($8K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 18% to New York, and 9% to New Jersey. The student award restrictions name two high schools in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $55K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rosary Hill Home Hawthorne, NY | General Support | $8,429 |
| Luke Olczak Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| ZYA Washington Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| St Josephs Home for the Elderly Totowa, NJ | General Support | $4,227 |
| Ava Leone Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Blake Davidson Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Lyla Olzcak Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Sean Tierney Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $2,000 |
| Mac Davidson Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $986,501 | $80,412 | $63,510 | $47,656 | 11 | $55,277 | $73,885 | $58,555 |
| 2024 | $969,372 | $99,462 | $60,243 | $45,747 | 10 | $53,397 | $93,332 | $55,305 |
| 2023 | $929,633 | $44,361 | $61,899 | $49,076 | 13 | $54,486 | $35,690 | $51,158 |
| 2022 | $948,374 | $10,413 | $68,676 | $55,284 | 9 | $60,353 | $13,741 | $54,146 |
| 2021 | $1,006,733 | $92,819 | $62,694 | $48,112 | 15 | $53,845 | $84,968 | $61,017 |
| 2020 | $977,245 | $73,800 | $58,167 | $45,452 | 13 | — | $65,535 | $53,181 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The grants listed for 2025 include scholarships and general support.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 11 grants totaling $47,656. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $8,429, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest grants included $8,429 to Rosary Hill Home for general support, $8,000 to an individual recipient for a scholarship, and $5,000 to an individual recipient for a scholarship. Other grants included $4,227 to St. Josephs Home for the Elderly for general support and scholarship grants of $2,000 to $4,000 to individual recipients.
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to their high school guidance counselor for an application, financial aid form, and grades form. Awards are restricted to students in good academic standing who attend Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair, New Jersey, or Glen Ridge High School in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, and plan to attend college or trade school.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gloria E. Grieco, Esquire, as co-trustee and PNC Bank N.A. as trustee.
Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gloria E. Grieco Esquire
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $9K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a
How much does Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a give each year?
Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a gave $48K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $46K across 10 grants.
What is Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a's typical grant size?
Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,332, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a give grants?
Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (8 grants).
Does Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (9 grants).
Who are Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a's largest grantees?
Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a's largest 2025 grantees include Rosary Hill Home ($8,429), Luke Olczak Co PNC Bank ($8,000) and ZYA Washington Co PNC Bank ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a?
Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a reported $987K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (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 Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed for 2025 include scholarships and general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a?
Contact the high school guidance counselor for the application, financial aid form, and grades form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a's EIN?
Ta Ja Jr & WF Van Wynen Trust a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6502704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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