The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust
The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $161K.
The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust at a glance
In short: The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust gave $101K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $101,471
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,496
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,877,136
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Connecting Champions ($30K). Together the top 7 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2020) to $105K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecting Champions Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $30,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society Canton, MA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Ayudate Incorporated Wexford, PA | General Support | $12,500 |
| Bloomfield Development Corp Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $12,000 |
| For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation Plymouth Meeting, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Walking Miracles Family Foundation Charleston, WV | General Support | $9,471 |
| The Chrysalis Initiative Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $1,877,136 | $182,131 | $136,184 | $101,471 | 7 | $113,123 | $160,882 | $114,075 |
| 2024 | $1,823,394 | $107,861 | $135,364 | $104,532 | 8 | $110,620 | $83,136 | $120,059 |
| 2023 | $1,830,726 | $-13,535 | $130,052 | $100,239 | 7 | $112,882 | $35,542 | $107,175 |
| 2022 | $1,962,757 | $88,006 | $133,079 | $95,205 | 8 | $110,040 | $69,689 | $105,074 |
| 2021 | $2,007,579 | $216,541 | $121,997 | $88,132 | 6 | — | $191,040 | $109,902 |
| 2020 | $1,914,444 | $54,142 | $127,223 | $79,223 | 6 | — | $29,416 | $98,729 |
| 2019 | $1,988,738 | $391,769 | $123,078 | $92,510 | 8 | — | $375,270 | $91,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust's only listed officer is PNC Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$23K (2019) → $26K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $26K, to PNC Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust
How much does The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust give each year?
The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust gave $101K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 8 grants.
What is The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust's typical grant size?
The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $14,496, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust give grants?
The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (20%) and West Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust's largest grantees?
The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Connecting Champions ($30,000), National Multiple Sclerosis Society ($20,000) and Ayudate Incorporated ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust?
The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (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 is The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust's EIN?
The Myrtle Forsha Memorial Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6742914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 12, 2024)
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