Orris C&b Dewey Hirtzel Memorial FD
Accepts applications
Orris C&b Dewey Hirtzel Memorial FD is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $320,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$320,000
- Assets$29.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $879,500 the year before.
29% of its 2024 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 | $879,500 | 50 | $27.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 52 | $29.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laurie Moitz 500 Grant Street Suite 3825, Pittsburgh, PA 15258 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 234-0023 |
| What to submit, deadlines | Provided upon initial contact |
| Restrictions | Provided upon initial contacprovided upon initial contact |
What Orris C&b Dewey Hirtzel Memorial FD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 8 | $45,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $45,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $12,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 2 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $7,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Erie Research Institute | General operating | $320,000 |
| The Sight Center of Northwest Pa | General operating | $175,000 |
| Thiel College | Scholarship | $125,000 |
| Allegheny College | Scholarship | $110,000 |
| North East Historical Society | General operating | $48,846 |
| East Erie County Emergency Medical Ser | General operating | $45,833 |
| Penn State Behrend College | Scholarship | $45,000 |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicin | Scholarship | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University (Main) | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| Crescent Hose Company | General operating | $32,500 |
| Gannon University | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Mercyhurst College | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Indiana University of Pa | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Carlow University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Robert Morris University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Magee-Womens Research Institute and Fdn | General operating | $10,000 |
| Old Dominion University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Slippery Rock University | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| North East Little League | General operating | $7,500 |
| North East Community Foundation | General operating | $7,500 |
| Ripley Free Library | General operating | $7,500 |
| McCord Memorial Library | General operating | $7,500 |
| Fuller Hose Company | General operating | $7,500 |
| Greenfield Fire Company | General operating | $7,500 |
| North East in Bloom | General operating | $7,500 |
| Ripley Hose Company | General operating | $7,500 |
| NTL Society of the Daughters of the Am R | General operating | $7,500 |
| Boston University School of Medicine | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Northeastern University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Syracuse University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Alfred University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Susquehanna University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Washington and Jefferson University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Westminster College | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Purdue University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Kent State University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Callan
- Doug Sceiford
- Ann Neckers
- Robert Jeffery
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Orris C&b Dewey Hirtzel Memorial FD accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Provided upon initial contact.
How much does Orris C&b Dewey Hirtzel Memorial FD give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Orris C&b Dewey Hirtzel Memorial FD?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia Callan (Trustee and Chairman), Doug Sceiford (Trustee and Secretary), Ann Neckers (Trustee) and Robert Jeffery (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Orris C&b Dewey Hirtzel Memorial FD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and health.