Wierman Thomas T TW
Wierman Thomas T TW is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $289K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $13K.
Wierman Thomas T TW at a glance
In short: Wierman Thomas T TW gave $17K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,246
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,156
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,508
- Total assets
- $288,990
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (89% 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 Wierman Thomas T TW funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pinnacle Health Foundation ($3K). Together the top 8 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wierman Thomas T TW gives
- Giving grew 94% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $3K (2021) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Health Foundation Harrisburg, PA | General Operating | $3,135 |
| Dauphin County Library System Harrisburg, PA | General Operating | $3,135 |
| Homeland Center Harrisburg, PA | General Operating | $3,135 |
| Pine St Presbyterian Church Harrisburg, PA | General Operating | $3,135 |
| Harrisburg Area YMCA Harrisburg, PA | General Operating | $1,880 |
| Harrisburg Academy Wormleysburg, PA | General Operating | $942 |
| The Berry Schools Mt Berry, GA | General Operating | $942 |
| Tuskegee Institute New York, NY | General Operating | $942 |
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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 | $288,990 | $17,000 | $23,044 | $17,246 | 8 | $19,565 | $13,205 | $16,674 |
| 2024 | $295,009 | $5,885 | $20,166 | $14,220 | 8 | $16,397 | $2,620 | $15,897 |
| 2023 | $309,289 | $30,936 | $8,622 | $3,122 | 8 | $5,153 | $27,890 | $14,400 |
| 2022 | $287,087 | $22,793 | $14,673 | $8,883 | 8 | $11,104 | $19,462 | $15,536 |
| 2021 | $279,030 | $11,511 | $7,820 | $2,805 | 8 | — | $8,506 | $16,199 |
| 2020 | $275,160 | $19,226 | $8,085 | $3,317 | 8 | — | $16,503 | $13,137 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wierman Thomas T TW reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wierman Thomas T TW's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: BNY Mellon NA (2020) — Trustee
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 $6K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Wierman Thomas T TW
How much does Wierman Thomas T TW give each year?
Wierman Thomas T TW gave $17K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 8 grants.
What is Wierman Thomas T TW's typical grant size?
Wierman Thomas T TW's median grant in 2025 was $2,508, and its average grant was $2,156, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wierman Thomas T TW give grants?
Wierman Thomas T TW gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (5%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (5 grants).
Does Wierman Thomas T TW give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wierman Thomas T TW's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wierman Thomas T TW's largest grantees?
Wierman Thomas T TW's largest 2025 grantees include Pinnacle Health Foundation ($3,135), Dauphin County Library System ($3,135) and Homeland Center ($3,135), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wierman Thomas T TW?
Wierman Thomas T TW reported $289K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Wierman Thomas T TW's EIN?
Wierman Thomas T TW's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6237440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS January 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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