Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation
The Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation is a private foundation based in McMurray, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with 21 grants totaling $105,000.
Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation at a glance
In short: Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation gave $105K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,000
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,126,627
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Zan & Evelyn Myers 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. The filing lists contact, application materials, and deadlines as not applicable; restrictions on awards are also listed as not applicable.
- Contact
Mailing address: N/A, NA, CA 92088
Phone: (412) 855-7895
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 78 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2024 grant dollars, the reported recipient-state shares were Pennsylvania, 57%; California, 14%; Tennessee, 10%; Hawaii, 10%; and Kansas, 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2019) to $105K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $105,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,126,627 | $77,805 | $120,845 | $105,000 | 21 | $105,000 | $32,891 |
| 2023 | $1,169,667 | $-10,136 | $112,173 | $100,000 | 20 | $100,000 | $23,085 |
| 2022 | $1,291,976 | $2,394 | $121,019 | $105,000 | 20 | $105,000 | $8,232 |
| 2021 | $1,410,601 | $696,967 | $121,231 | $100,000 | 13 | $100,000 | $160,736 |
| 2020 | $834,865 | $73,789 | $114,468 | $100,090 | 4 | — | $59,411 |
| 2019 | $875,544 | $59,623 | $109,689 | $94,860 | 22 | — | $28,213 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 21 grants totaling $105,000. Every grant was $5,000, which was also the median grant amount. Among the reported recipients were Calvary Chapel of Murietta, Wounded Warrior Project, Doctors Without Borders, St Jude Children's Research Hospita, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh F, Mario Lemieux Foundation, Brother's Brother Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation, Washington Area Humane Society of W, Canine Companions for Independence, Orphan Kitten Club, and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food B. Each received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisa Marutz as President & CEO, April Marutz as Vice President, Deanna Marie Winans as CFO, and Nicole Bieranowski as Secretary.
Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation is led by Lisa Marutz, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Marutz
President & CEO
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Marutz
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Marie Winans
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Bieranowski
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Michael Marutz (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Nathaniel P Marutz (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Zan A Myers (2019–2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Evelyn Lowe Myers (2019) — Secretary & CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation
How much does Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation give each year?
Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation gave $105K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 20 grants.
What is Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation's typical grant size?
Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation give grants?
Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and Tennessee (10%).
Does Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation?
Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $78K.
How do I apply for a grant from Zan & Evelyn Myers 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 Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation's EIN?
Zan & Evelyn Myers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0918309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Zan & Evelyn Myers 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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