Thomas Piraino and Barbara
Thomas Piraino and Barbara is a private foundation based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including religion, arts, youth development, land preservation, legal services, mental health, disability services, and medicine.
Thomas Piraino and Barbara at a glance
In short: Thomas Piraino and Barbara gave $571K across 34 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $570,500
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 34
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,779
- +19.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $978,014
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Thomas Piraino and Barbara
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2357 Delamere Dr, Cleveland Hts, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 773-1685
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas Piraino and Barbara funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fairmont Presbyterian Church ($80K). Together the top 10 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 66 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio recipients received 54% of grant dollars and Michigan recipients received 23%. New York received 7%, while Maryland and Washington, DC, each received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Thomas Piraino and Barbara gives
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $451K (2023) to $571K (2024). In 2024 it made 34 grants totaling $571K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Presbyterian Church Cleveland Heights, OH | Religious | $80,000 |
| Cleveland International File Festiv Cleveland, OH | ARTS | $75,000 |
| State YMCA of MI Central Lake, MI | Youth Development/Health Living | $60,000 |
| Washtenaw Camp Ann Arbor, MI | Help Kids Attend Camps | $35,000 |
| St Dominic Church Shaker Heights, OH | Religious | $25,000 |
| Grand Traverse Reg Traverse City, MI | Land Preservation | $25,000 |
| Legal Aid Society New York, NY | Legal Education | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry Cleveland, OH | Religious | $25,000 |
| Magnolia Club House Cleveland, OH | Mental Health Illness Support | $25,000 |
| UCP of Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Help People with Disabilities | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $978,014 | $678,945 | $586,370 | $570,500 | 34 | $570,500 | $5,750 | $36,288 |
| 2023 | $885,439 | $1,288,040 | $453,887 | $451,100 | 32 | $451,100 | $115,091 | $9,777 |
| 2022 | $51,286 | $51,817 | $531 | — | — | — | $1,362 | $4,666 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas Piraino and Barbara reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is available. Its 2024 grants included support for religious organizations, arts and cultural programming, youth and camp programs, land preservation, legal services, mental health support, disability services, higher education, and medical aid.
Grantee descriptions offer examples of the work supported. Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry says it serves people who are oppressed, forgotten, and hurting through guardianship, housing and shelter, workforce development, and youth resiliency. Thea Bowman Center says it listens to people in Mount Pleasant and responds to what they want and need. Cleveland Maidan Association says it procures and ships medical supplies and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, especially to hospitals and refugee camps.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 34 grants totaling $570,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $80,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $80,000 to Fairmont Presbyterian Church, $75,000 to Cleveland International File Festival, $60,000 to State YMCA of MI, and $35,000 to Washtenaw Camp.
Other reported grants included $25,000 each to St Dominic Church, Grand Traverse Reg, Legal Aid Society in New York, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, Magnolia Club House, and UCP of Greater Cleveland; $20,000 to Ohio Foundation; and $15,000 to Doctors Without Borders.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara McWilliams as president, Margaret McWilliams-Piraino as vice president, Ann McWilliams-Piraino as secretary, and Molly Hall as treasurer.
Thomas Piraino and Barbara is led by Barbara McWilliams, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara McWilliams
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann McWilliams-Piraino
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret McWilliams-Piraino
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Hall
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Thomas Piraino and Barbara
How much does Thomas Piraino and Barbara give each year?
Thomas Piraino and Barbara gave $571K across 34 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $451K across 32 grants.
What is Thomas Piraino and Barbara's typical grant size?
Thomas Piraino and Barbara's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,779, across 34 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Thomas Piraino and Barbara give grants?
Thomas Piraino and Barbara gives mostly in Ohio: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (23%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (10 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Cleveland Heights, OH (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Thomas Piraino and Barbara give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Thomas Piraino and Barbara's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (6 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are Thomas Piraino and Barbara's largest grantees?
Thomas Piraino and Barbara's largest 2024 grantees include Fairmont Presbyterian Church ($80,000), Cleveland International File Festiv ($75,000) and State YMCA of MI ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas Piraino and Barbara?
Thomas Piraino and Barbara reported $978K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $571K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas Piraino and Barbara fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available. Its 2024 grants included support for religious organizations, arts and cultural programming, youth and camp programs, land preservation, legal services, mental health support, disability services, higher education, and medical aid. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas Piraino and Barbara?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 Thomas Piraino and Barbara's EIN?
Thomas Piraino and Barbara's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4625014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Thomas Piraino and Barbara 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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