Helen Clay Frick Foundation-Tr
Preselected recipients only
Helen Clay Frick Foundation-Tr is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $1.3 million and the largest $1.3 million. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$1.3 million
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$30.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million 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 | $1.2 million | 1 | $26.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 1 | $27.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 1 | $30.4 million |
How to apply
Helen Clay Frick Foundation-Tr 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Statement | General operating | $1.3 million |
Officers and trustees
- I Townsend Burden III
- Mrs Adelaide F Trafton
- Elise Frick
- Edward Dane
- J Fife Symington III
- Frances D Burden
- Henry S Burden
- Suzzara Durocher
- Annie Darrow
- Frances F Burden
- Justine O'Malley
- Elise Purchas
Questions people ask
Does Helen Clay Frick Foundation-Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen Clay Frick Foundation-Tr give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $1.3 million.
Who runs Helen Clay Frick Foundation-Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists I Townsend Burden III (Treasurer), Mrs Adelaide F Trafton (Director), Elise Frick (Director) and Edward Dane (Board Chair) among 12 officers and trustees.