Allene Reuss Memorial Trust
Preselected recipients only
Allene Reuss Memorial Trust is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $959,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$959,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$17.0 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
18% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $791,500 | 19 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 25 | $15.7 million |
| 2025 | $959,000 | 22 | $17.0 million |
How to apply
Allene Reuss Memorial Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Allene Reuss Memorial Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $765,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $64,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $40,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Bay Ym-Ywha | General operating | $100,000 |
| Visions | General operating | $100,000 |
| FMDG Music School | General operating | $75,000 |
| Via Visually Impaired Advancement | General operating | $65,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for Theblind | General operating | $64,000 |
| Northside Center | General operating | $50,000 |
| Optometric Center of New York | General operating | $50,000 |
| Freedom Guide Dogs for the Blind | General operating | $50,000 |
| Benetech | General operating | $50,000 |
| The New York Foundling | General operating | $45,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General operating | $40,000 |
| Eversight | General operating | $40,000 |
| Lighthouse Guild International Inc | General operating | $40,000 |
| Cancer Care Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General operating | $30,000 |
| Eye Cancer Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| The City Access | General operating | $25,000 |
| American Printinghouse for the Blind | General operating | $25,000 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | General operating | $15,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General operating | $15,000 |
| New York Community Trust | General operating | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard H Pershan Esq
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Allene Reuss Memorial Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Allene Reuss Memorial Trust give?
$959,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Allene Reuss Memorial Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard H Pershan Esq (Co-Trustee) and Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does Allene Reuss Memorial Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, arts and culture and animals.