Scott and Donna Dysert Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Scott and Donna Dysert Foundation is a private foundation in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $264,500 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$264,500
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,000 the year before.
12% 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 | $31,500 | 14 | $881,165 |
| 2024 | $71,000 | 31 | $5.4 million |
| 2025 | $264,500 | 35 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Scott and Donna Dysert 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 Scott and Donna Dysert Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $126,000 |
| California | 7 | $50,000 |
| New York | 3 | $36,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $26,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $8,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grove City College | Help fund Grove City Collegefor education for young individuals | $80,000 |
| Doctors without Borders | Delivering emergencymedical aid to peoplein crisis | $28,000 |
| Give Well | Identify outstanding giving opportunities | $25,000 |
| Literacy Pittsburgh | Offers free educations programs for adults and famililiesto improve reading, writing, math, digital literacy andworkplace skills | $10,000 |
| Khan Academy | Mission is to provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere | $10,000 |
| North Country Meals on Wheels | Deliver Hot meals to homebound individuals | $4,000 |
| United Service Organization | Help support transitioningand deployed troops | $4,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Help Americas injured veterans and their families | $4,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Help disabled veterans | $4,000 |
| Individual | Provide bikes for families in needduring christmas | $4,000 |
| Inclusion Revolution | Human rights movementto provide jobs for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities | $4,000 |
| The Bay Park Conservancy | Supports the long-term plan for Sarsota Bayfront Area ensuring access for all | $4,000 |
| UPMC Hillman Cancer Center | Improve diagnosis, treatmentand prevention of cancer | $4,000 |
| Pittsburgh Children's Hospital Foundation | Create healthier futures for allchildren through life-changing care andcutting edge research | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | Rapidly accelerate the development of drugs to preventtreat and cure Alzheimers | $4,000 |
| Vitamin Angels | Protect childrens health, well-being& future by aiding in healthy pregnancies | $4,000 |
| Community Organized Relief Effort(CORE) | Deliver life saving resources in aftermath of disasters to communities in need | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Provide fresh meals to communities in humanitarian, climate, and community crises | $4,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Provide funding to help build or improve homes for those people in need | $4,000 |
| Jubilee Kitchen | Assisting those challenged by poverty, joblessness, or homelessness. Provide them with meals, housing assistance,job training, and healthcare | $4,000 |
| Life's Work of Western PA | Increase the quality of life for youth and adults with physical and mental disabilities. | $4,000 |
| Mission of Mercy | Serving underserved populations with services neededto improve their health and well-being | $4,000 |
| Safe Move for Seniors | Assist seniors in moving due to their economic situations | $4,000 |
| Sojourner House | Provide substance use rehabilitation services and housing assistance for mothersand their families | $4,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Sarasota | Provide meals to fight hunger within the Sarasota, FL area | $4,000 |
| Library Foundation for Sarasota County | Supplement support for librarieswhich provides innovative access to all. | $4,000 |
| Navy Marine Corps Relief Society | Provide assistance to active dutyand retired Sailors, Marines,and their families | $4,000 |
| The Bail Project | Provide assistance to pay bail for those not financially capable. | $4,000 |
| Innocence Project | Work to free innocent and preventwrongful convictions by helping to create fair and equitable justice system for all | $4,000 |
| National Center for MissingExploited Children | Protect children and families by providing assistance to victimslaw enforcement, and social service agencies whoneed aid in helping missing, exploited, or recovered children. | $4,000 |
| Second Heart Homes | Revive the dignity of homeless adults with mental illnessthrough housing, support and love | $4,000 |
| Ringling College of Art and Design's | Creating encounters between global thought leadersand the creative community | $2,500 |
| Cool Effect | Give people the power andconfidence to band together and reduce carbon pollution | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Provide compassionate care to those in need | $2,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works | Reinvigorates skilled trades in America by training the next generation for in-demandjobs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott Dysert
- Donna Dysert
Questions people ask
Does Scott and Donna Dysert Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scott and Donna Dysert Foundation give?
$264,500 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Scott and Donna Dysert Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott Dysert (Trustee) and Donna Dysert (Trustee).
What does Scott and Donna Dysert Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.