The Leary Research Fund
The Leary Research Fund is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $559K. Net investment income was $682K.
The Leary Research Fund at a glance
In short: The Leary Research Fund gave $559K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $186K), top state Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $559,239
- +30.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $186,413
- +30.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $186,413
- Total assets
- $8,675,592
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (33% 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 The Leary Research Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Cancer Society ($186K). Together the top 3 received $559K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Leary Research Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 114% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $377K (2020) to $559K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $559K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $186,413 |
| American Heart Association St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $186,413 |
| Nat'l Multiple Sclerosis Society Denver, CO | General Support | $186,413 |
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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 | $8,675,592 | $763,501 | $661,358 | $559,239 | 3 | $576,897 | $682,436 | $505,723 |
| 2024 | $8,570,877 | $458,486 | $533,198 | $428,649 | 3 | $445,642 | $379,734 | $483,002 |
| 2023 | $8,649,035 | $515,464 | $539,215 | $450,027 | 3 | $457,889 | $430,536 | $436,513 |
| 2022 | $8,666,257 | $174,063 | $620,481 | $513,315 | 3 | $521,480 | $130,844 | $458,191 |
| 2021 | $9,118,767 | $908,594 | $505,250 | $388,182 | 3 | $397,116 | $808,088 | $523,812 |
| 2020 | $8,720,550 | $287,221 | $485,609 | $377,292 | 3 | — | $191,591 | $458,256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Leary Research Fund reported a distributable amount of $506K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leary Research Fund's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$80K (2020) → $88K (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 $88K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Leary Research Fund
How much does The Leary Research Fund give each year?
The Leary Research Fund gave $559K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $429K across 3 grants.
What is The Leary Research Fund's typical grant size?
The Leary Research Fund's median grant in 2025 was $186,413, and its average grant was $186,413, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Leary Research Fund give grants?
The Leary Research Fund's top state is Oklahoma, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and Colorado (33%).
Does The Leary Research Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Leary Research Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Leary Research Fund?
The Leary Research Fund reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $577K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $506K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Leary Research Fund's EIN?
The Leary Research Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6300509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 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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