Wimmer Scholarship Fund
The Wimmer Scholarship Fund represents a significant educational philanthropy initiative in Pennsylvania. Multiple scholarship programs bearing the Wimmer name operate across the state, with the most prominent being administered through Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and a separate fund managed through Scholarship America.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.7M
+0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$123K
+8.0% YoY
Grant Count
27
-6.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+16.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Wimmer scholarships are dedicated to supporting higher education access for students. The programs focus on providing financial aid to help students pursue college education and related expenses.
Grantmaking
Saint Vincent College has administered Wimmer scholarships for over 40 years as of 2021. The college awards full scholarships to recipients annually. In 2023, Saint Vincent College announced Wimmer Scholarship Award recipients, and in 2026, the college awarded 5 full Wimmer scholarships.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Wimmer scholarships are primarily focused on Pennsylvania, with documented activity in:
- Latrobe, Pennsylvania (Saint Vincent College)
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area
- Montour School District region
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Phillip H Wimmer and Betty L Wimmer Family Foundation:
- EIN: 25-1795161
- Established: 1997
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,693,280 | $2,671,262 | $2,709,182 |
| Revenue | $184,090 | $124,228 | $115,515 |
| Expenses | $174,263 | $161,506 | $174,956 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $147,717 | $137,524 | $154,255 |
| Net Investment Income | $158,944 | $99,303 | $97,071 |
| Distributable Amount | $166,083 | $146,666 | $138,525 |
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
128 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
Phillip H Wimmer and Betty L Wimmer Family Foundation:
- Location: 1806 Frick Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- Telephone: 412-281-1119
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNC BANK NA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $40,507 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
2026: Saint Vincent College awarded 5 full Wimmer scholarships
Saint Vincent College awards 5 full Wimmer scholarships | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2023: Saint Vincent College announced Wimmer Scholarship Award recipients
Saint Vincent College awards 5 full Wimmer scholarships | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2021: Saint Vincent College marked 40 years of administering Wimmer scholarship awards
Saint Vincent College awards 5 full Wimmer scholarships | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2023: The Phillip H Wimmer and Betty L Wimmer Family Foundation made a $1,000 grant to support scholarships for students in the Montour School District
Saint Vincent College awards 5 full Wimmer scholarships | Pittsburgh Post-GazetteRelated Funders
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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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