Phillip H Wimmer and Betty L Wimmer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Phillip H Wimmer and Betty L Wimmer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $264,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$264,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $255,250 the year before.
20% 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 | $240,000 | 21 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $255,250 | 29 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $264,000 | 25 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Phillip H Wimmer and Betty L Wimmer Family Foundation 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 Phillip H Wimmer and Betty L Wimmer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 24 | $259,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duquesne University | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Shady Side Academy | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Classrooms Without Borders | Charitable | $15,000 |
| JCC of Greater Pittsburgh | Charitable | $12,500 |
| 412 Gives Back | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Ms Society Western Pa | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | Charitable | $6,000 |
| City of Aliquippa | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Community Day School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Miami Waterkeeper | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Point Park University | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Project Destiny Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Fern Hollow Nature Center | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Upmc Department of Urology | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Branch Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Parkinson Chapter of Western Pa | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Larimer Consensus Group | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Nucci-Finny Scholarship Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Rodef Shalom Congregation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel P Kamin
Questions people ask
Does Phillip H Wimmer and Betty L Wimmer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Phillip H Wimmer and Betty L Wimmer Family Foundation give?
$264,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Phillip H Wimmer and Betty L Wimmer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel P Kamin (Trustee).
What does Phillip H Wimmer and Betty L Wimmer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.