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Merle E&Olive Lee Gilliand Trust Foundation is a private trust based in PITTSBURGH, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Michael T Odonnell. It holds total assets of $10.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of religion. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio. According to available records, Merle E&Olive Lee Gilliand Trust Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $50K. Individual grants have ranged from $30K to $745K, with an average award of $219K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Pennsylvania and Ohio and Maryland. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$240K
Largest Grant
$620K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Merle E&Olive Lee Gilliand Trust Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of religion. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, OH, MD.
Merle E&Olive Lee Gilliand Trust Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 8 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $219K. Individual grants have ranged from $30K to $745K.
Merle E&Olive Lee Gilliand Trust Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Merle E&Olive Lee Gilliand Trust Foundation is headquartered in PITTSBURGH, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pnc Bank N A | CO-TRUSTEE | $98K | $0 | $98K |
| Jay Ferguson | CO-TRUSTEE | $51K | $0 | $51K |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$10.2M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$10.2M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$219K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne UniversitySUPPORT & ENTREPRENERIAL | Pittsburgh, PA | $745K | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Xavier UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Cincinnati, OH | $50K | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Theological SeminaryGENERAL SUPPORT | Pittsburgh, PA | $30K | 2023 |