Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2
Willis Hilda M Foundation No 2 is a private foundation established in 1981 in Pennsylvania, with its initial endowment in fiscal 1992. The foundation is located in Pittsburgh, PA and operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. It functions as an independent grantmaking foundation with a single staff member.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.6M
+8.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$660K
-16.6% YoY
Grant Count
11
+37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$60K
-39.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for higher education and the arts, with a special interest in organizations that were supported by Mrs. Willis during her lifetime.
Grantmaking
The foundation made seven grants in fiscal year 2025. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
s range from $100,000 to $150,000 based on recent activity.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and the surrounding region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Assets: $15,579,797
- Total Revenue: $2,046,367
- Total Expenses: $786,584
- Net Income: $1,259,783
The foundation maintains substantial assets and generates significant investment income to support its grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,579,797 | $14,314,111 | $13,507,457 |
| Revenue | $2,046,367 | $1,408,969 | $1,568,110 |
| Expenses | $786,584 | $906,369 | $919,077 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $693,955 | $821,189 | $862,056 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,986,960 | $1,354,443 | $1,518,903 |
| Distributable Amount | $791,374 | $1,001,625 | $700,137 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael Stagis serves as Vice President of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT G LOVETT ESQ | CO-TRUSTEE | 5 | $16,000 |
| BNY MELLON N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $68,886 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Telephone: 412-234-1634
EIN: 25-6371417
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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