Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2
Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including arts and cultural organizations, a library, an education foundation, and health-related organizations.
Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 at a glance
In short: Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 gave $660K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $660,000
- -16.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +37.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,000
- -39.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $15,579,797
- +8.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (96% 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 Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (412) 234-1634
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pittsburgh Opera ($150K). Together the top 10 received $655K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 40 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 4% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $75K; repeat grants $57K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 $660K (2025) to $835K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $660K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Opera Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Carnegie Library of Homestead Homestead, PA | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theatre Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Extra Mile Education Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $30,000 |
| American Heart Association Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| City Theatre Independence, MO | General Operating | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,579,797 | $2,046,367 | $786,584 | $660,000 | 11 | $693,955 | $1,986,960 | $791,374 |
| 2024 | $14,314,111 | $1,408,969 | $906,369 | $791,000 | 8 | $821,189 | $1,354,443 | $1,001,625 |
| 2023 | $13,507,457 | $1,568,110 | $919,077 | $835,000 | 9 | $862,056 | $1,518,903 | $700,137 |
| 2022 | $12,900,690 | $1,235,027 | $770,842 | $660,250 | 7 | $690,607 | $1,162,507 | $826,554 |
| 2021 | $12,468,798 | $1,117,267 | $764,377 | $675,000 | 5 | — | $1,057,936 | $788,339 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 reported a distributable amount of $791K for 2025 — 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 provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Carnegie Library of Homestead says its mission is to provide programs and facilities that enhance learning, wellness, and quality of life in the Steel Valley. Pittsburgh Opera says it aims to enrich Pittsburgh and the tri-state area culturally. Extra Mile Education Foundation says it supports scholarships for inner-city children attending Catholic elementary schools in Pittsburgh urban neighborhoods. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $660,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants were $150,000 each to Pittsburgh Opera and Carnegie Library of Homestead, and $100,000 to Pittsburgh Youth Symphony. Other grants included $50,000 each to Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Public Theatre, and The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust; $30,000 to Extra Mile Education Foundation; $25,000 each to American Heart Association, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and City Theatre; and $5,000 to Tickets for Kids. All were listed for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert G Lovett Esq as co-trustee and BNY Mellon N A as trustee.
Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$57K (2021) → $69K (2025)
Robert G. Lovett Esq.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $16K (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 $69K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2
How much does Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 give each year?
Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 gave $660K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $791K across 8 grants.
What is Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2's typical grant size?
Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $60,000, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 that year got $75K on average.
Where does Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 give grants?
Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (9 grants).
Does Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2's largest grantees?
Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2's largest 2025 grantees include Pittsburgh Opera ($150,000), Carnegie Library of Homestead ($150,000) and Pittsburgh Youth Symphony ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2?
Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $694K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $791K (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.
What does Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, Carnegie Library of Homestead says its mission is to provide programs and facilities that enhance learning, wellness, and quality of life in the Steel Valley. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2's EIN?
Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6371417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 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 2021–2025
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