Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust
Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It reports making grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing lists grants for general support to organizations in Pennsylvania and elsewhere in the United States.
Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust at a glance
In short: Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust gave $235K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $235,041
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,587
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,526
- Total assets
- $4,522,521
- +5.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 442-1522
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Our Lady of Mt Carmel ($74K). Together the top 10 received $233K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 60 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 16% to recipients in New York. The listed grants also included recipients in Georgia, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $216K (2021) to $260K (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Mt Carmel Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $74,039 |
| Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General Support | $37,019 |
| The Vincentian Home for Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $37,019 |
| The Little Sisters of the Poor PA Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $37,019 |
| St Anthony's School Programs Wexford, PA | General Support | $37,019 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $5,876 |
| Care Atlanta, GA | General Support | $1,175 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $1,175 |
| The Leukemia Lymphoma Society New York, NY | General Support | $1,175 |
| Easter Seals Easter Seal WCPA Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $1,175 |
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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 | $4,522,521 | $567,406 | $317,412 | $235,041 | 12 | $253,709 | $513,112 | $282,928 |
| 2024 | $4,271,814 | $479,183 | $308,443 | $235,693 | 12 | $254,944 | $423,725 | $261,551 |
| 2023 | $4,104,286 | $220,287 | $340,942 | $260,061 | 12 | $279,557 | $166,902 | $251,471 |
| 2022 | $4,228,473 | $542,019 | $322,005 | $239,630 | 12 | $259,103 | $482,076 | $297,070 |
| 2021 | $4,001,081 | $350,768 | $296,912 | $216,277 | 12 | — | $294,162 | $288,570 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust reported a distributable amount of $283K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $235,041 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,175 to $74,039, with a median grant of $3,526. Its largest listed grants were $74,039 to Our Lady of Mt Carmel in Pittsburgh and $37,019 each to the Salvation Army in West Nyack, New York; Vincentian Home for the in Pittsburgh; The Little Sisters of the Poor PA in Pittsburgh; and St Anthony’s School Programs in Wexford, Pennsylvania. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N A and John Herrick as co-trustees.
Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Herrick
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$14K (2021) → $14K (2025)
PNC Bank N A
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$57K (2021) → $58K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $58K, to PNC Bank N a (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust
How much does Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust give each year?
Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust gave $235K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $236K across 12 grants.
What is Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust's typical grant size?
Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust's median grant in 2025 was $3,526, and its average grant was $19,587, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust give grants?
Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants).
Does Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust's largest grantees?
Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Our Lady of Mt Carmel ($74,039), Salvation Army ($37,019) and The Vincentian Home for ($37,019), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust?
Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $254K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $283K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust's EIN?
Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6564919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Theresa M Donnermeyer Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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