Usual Suspects MC Steel City
Usual Suspects MC Steel City is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Apollo, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2K.
Usual Suspects MC Steel City at a glance
In short: Usual Suspects MC Steel City gave $2K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $366.167), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,197
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- Average grant
- $366
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $13,368
- +272.9% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Usual Suspects MC Steel City funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Officer Brian Shaw Memorial ($850). Together the top 6 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Officer Brian Shaw Memorial New Kensington, PA | Support of organization that awards police academy scholarships locally. | $850 |
| Turkeys for Vets Lower Burrell, PA | Holiday Meal for Veterans | $397 |
| New Ken PD K9 Fund New Kensington, PA | Canine Fund for Local Police Dept. | $250 |
| Pa State Police Harrisburg, PA | Support of Pa State Police | $250 |
| Ride for Royce Mountain Top, PA | Fundraising support to pa state police trooper helping troopers foundation | $250 |
| Derek Kotecki Memorial Lower Burrell, PA | Support of organization established in memory of local slain police officer. | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $13,368 | $22,159 | $12,376 | $2,197 | 6 | $2,197 |
| 2020 | $3,585 | $13,736 | $10,151 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Usual Suspects MC Steel City is led by Robert Writt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert Writt
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dave Endlich
Road Captain
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joel Stanga
Secretary
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steffan Shaw
Sgt at Arms
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tim Writt
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Frieberg
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Usual Suspects MC Steel City
How much does Usual Suspects MC Steel City give each year?
Usual Suspects MC Steel City gave $2K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Usual Suspects MC Steel City's typical grant size?
Usual Suspects MC Steel City's median grant in 2021 was $250, and its average grant was $366, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Usual Suspects MC Steel City give grants?
Usual Suspects MC Steel City gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Kensington, PA (2 grants) and Lower Burrell, PA (2 grants).
Does Usual Suspects MC Steel City give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Usual Suspects MC Steel City's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Usual Suspects MC Steel City's largest grantees?
Usual Suspects MC Steel City's largest 2021 grantees include Officer Brian Shaw Memorial ($850), Turkeys for Vets ($397) and New Ken PD K9 Fund ($250), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Usual Suspects MC Steel City?
Usual Suspects MC Steel City reported $13K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
What is Usual Suspects MC Steel City?
Usual Suspects MC Steel City is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Apollo, PA. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2021.
What is Usual Suspects MC Steel City's EIN?
Usual Suspects MC Steel City's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3840684. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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