Lesher FBO F&m Coll Etal-Shl Fdn-Tr
Preselected recipients only
Lesher FBO F&m Coll Etal-Shl Fdn-Tr is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $176,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $126,500. 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$176,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$126,500
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $176,500 the year before.
14% 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 | $286,500 | 7 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $176,500 | 8 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $176,500 | 7 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Lesher FBO F&m Coll Etal-Shl Fdn-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.
What Lesher FBO F&m Coll Etal-Shl Fdn-Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $171,500 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin and Marshall College | Scholarships | $126,500 |
| Millersville University | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Penn State University Park | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Elizabethtown College | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Messiah University | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Delaware | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Penn State Harrisburg | Scholarships | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Lesher FBO F&m Coll Etal-Shl Fdn-Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lesher FBO F&m Coll Etal-Shl Fdn-Tr give?
$176,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lesher FBO F&m Coll Etal-Shl Fdn-Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does Lesher FBO F&m Coll Etal-Shl Fdn-Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.