Wittmer Zoerb Foundation
Wittmer Zoerb Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 29 grants totaling $619,000 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Wittmer Zoerb Foundation at a glance
In short: Wittmer Zoerb Foundation gave $619K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $619,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- Average grant
- $21,345
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $31,520,141
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wittmer Zoerb Foundation
- 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 2302, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-2302
Phone: (412) 765-8939
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wittmer Zoerb Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bucknell University ($70K). Together the top 10 received $440K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 29 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, with 1% each going to recipients in Virginia and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wittmer Zoerb Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 35% 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
In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $619K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | Education | $70,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $70,000 |
| Humane Society of Somerset County Somerset, PA | Animal Protection & Welfare | $55,000 |
| St Paul's Presbyterian Church Somerset Somerset, PA | Religious Support | $55,000 |
| Carnegie Museum of Art Pittsburgh, PA | Arts Culture and Humanities | $35,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Pittsburgh, PA | Performing Arts | $35,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | Natural Resource Conservation & Protection | $35,000 |
| Laurel Arts of Somerset Somerset, PA | Arts Education | $30,000 |
| Sixth Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Religious Support | $30,000 |
| Children's Institute Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Education for Children & Families on Behavior Therapies | $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 | $31,520,141 | $767,922 | $831,137 | $619,000 | 29 | $619,205 | $663,735 | $1,761,193 |
| 2024 | $31,583,356 | $31,636,557 | $53,201 | — | — | $100 | $820,600 | $540,817 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wittmer Zoerb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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 education, religious organizations, arts and culture, animal welfare, and natural resource conservation, among other purposes.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate some of the work supported: Western Pennsylvania Conservancy says it protects and restores places for clean waters, healthy forests, wildlife, and natural areas. Pittsburgh Symphony describes its mission as engaging, enriching, and inspiring people through live musical experiences. Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art says it uses exhibitions and programs to advance appreciation of American art and provide artistic exploration, education, and community engagement. Animal Friends describes its work as rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals and supporting pets through education, advocacy, and affordable services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $619,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $70,000, with a median grant of $14,000. Among the largest were $70,000 each to Bucknell University and the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing for education; $55,000 each to Humane Society of Somerset County for animal protection and welfare and St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church Somerset for religious support; and $35,000 each to Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh Symphony, and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy.
Other reported grants included $30,000 each to Laurel Arts of Somerset and Sixth Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, $25,000 to Children’s Institute Pittsburgh, $20,000 to Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, and $15,000 to Animal Friends.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara Lovejoy as president and Erica L. Snyder as secretary and treasurer.
Wittmer Zoerb Foundation is led by Barbara Lovejoy, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Lovejoy
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica L. Snyder
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Wittmer Zoerb Foundation
How much does Wittmer Zoerb Foundation give each year?
Wittmer Zoerb Foundation gave $619K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Wittmer Zoerb Foundation's typical grant size?
Wittmer Zoerb Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $14,000, and its average grant was $21,345, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wittmer Zoerb Foundation give grants?
Wittmer Zoerb Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (15 grants), Somerset, PA (7 grants) and Johnstown, PA (2 grants).
Does Wittmer Zoerb Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Wittmer Zoerb Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Protection & Welfare" (4 grants) and "Religious Support" (3 grants).
Who are Wittmer Zoerb Foundation's largest grantees?
Wittmer Zoerb Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bucknell University ($70,000), University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing ($70,000) and Humane Society of Somerset County ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wittmer Zoerb Foundation?
Wittmer Zoerb Foundation reported $31.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $619K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (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 Wittmer Zoerb Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for education, religious organizations, arts and culture, animal welfare, and natural resource conservation, among other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wittmer Zoerb Foundation?
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 Wittmer Zoerb Foundation's EIN?
Wittmer Zoerb Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4961379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does Wittmer Zoerb Foundation 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wittmer Zoerb Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wittmer-zoerb-foundation-morg_d9c565e8c7714aac9313f9030462aa5f
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