The Gildea Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Gildea Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $155,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$155,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $133,000 the year before.
36% 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 | $133,000 | 15 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $133,000 | 13 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $155,000 | 11 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Trinkle Co Private Foundatio 300 Fifth Avenue 27th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 762-2083, robert.trinkle@pnc.com |
| What to submit | Written letter stating proposal |
| Restrictions | Primary interests are conservation and education |
What The Gildea Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 2 | $40,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $30,000 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Astronaut Scholarship Foundation | Grant to advance organization's mission | $30,000 |
| Organic Consumers Association | Rosita arvigo ix chel tropical research belize | $30,000 |
| Muw Foundation | Leap events | $15,000 |
| Bahamas Plastic Movement | Summer education program development | $10,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation | Cape eleuthera foundation fy25 request | $10,000 |
| Columbus Civic Arts Council Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| International Society for the Protection of Mustangs & Burros | Conservation of our gila herd and their upkeep | $10,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Plants, people & culture: ethnobotanical research and publication in vanuatu | $10,000 |
| One Eleuthera Foundation of the US | Harbour island green school - general | $10,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust | Conservation and community prosperity projects in the southeast | $10,000 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League | Growfood carolina: general operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian W Gildea
- Ray M Gildea
- Gertrude Gildea
- Juliana Gildea
- Liz Gildea
- Dorothy Long
- Patrick Gildea Long
- Dr Patricia Gildea
- Trevor Gildea
- Emery Long
Questions people ask
Does The Gildea Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Gildea Foundation Inc give?
$155,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Gildea Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Brian W Gildea (Director), Ray M Gildea (Director), Gertrude Gildea (Director Through 7/26/23) and Juliana Gildea (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Gildea Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.