W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College
W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $411K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $22K. Net investment income was $32K.
W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College at a glance
In short: W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College gave $22K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $22K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,860
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,860
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,860
- Total assets
- $410,736
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Muhlenberg College ($22K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2024) to $26K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | General Support | $21,860 |
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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 | $410,736 | $37,793 | $29,482 | $21,860 | 1 | $23,257 | $31,941 | $24,130 |
| 2024 | $402,284 | $23,143 | $27,984 | $21,066 | 1 | $22,403 | $17,569 | $23,197 |
| 2023 | $407,156 | $10,158 | $28,382 | $22,200 | 1 | $22,504 | $4,921 | $21,370 |
| 2022 | $425,186 | $-969 | $32,898 | $25,668 | 1 | $25,984 | $3,792 | $22,516 |
| 2021 | $458,780 | $40,640 | $30,541 | $22,835 | 1 | $23,214 | $32,321 | $26,047 |
| 2020 | $448,641 | $15,209 | $30,786 | $22,150 | 1 | — | $8,633 | $23,161 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College'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
$7K (2020) → $7K (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 $7K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College
How much does W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College give each year?
W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College gave $22K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 1 grant.
How large is W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College?
W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College reported $411K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (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.
Where does W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College operate?
W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College's EIN?
W Lesaius for Muhlenberg College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6856930. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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