Cairns Ernestine Bacon Trust UW
Preselected recipients only
Cairns Ernestine Bacon Trust UW is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$100,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $100,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 3 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 3 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 3 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Cairns Ernestine Bacon Trust UW 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 Cairns Ernestine Bacon Trust UW funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Curtis Institute of Music | General operating | $50,000 |
| Academy of Vocal Arts | Scholarships | $25,000 |
| Settlement Music School | General operating | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Cairns Ernestine Bacon Trust UW accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cairns Ernestine Bacon Trust UW give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Cairns Ernestine Bacon Trust UW?
Its 2025 filing lists Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does Cairns Ernestine Bacon Trust UW fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.