William F & Lynn D Gauss Fdn
Accepts applications
William F & Lynn D Gauss Fdn is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $280,400 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $45,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$280,400
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$45,500
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $255,494 the year before.
27% 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 | $256,276 | 18 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $255,494 | 16 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $280,400 | 16 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev Tower at PNC Plaza 300 Fifth Ave M, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 752-5629 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See footnotes |
What William F & Lynn D Gauss Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $144,950 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $120,450 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Health System | General support | $45,500 |
| Individual | Financial aid troop / pack | $30,000 |
| Divine Grace Parish | Gleaners food pantry | $29,950 |
| St Ann Catholic Church | Food pantry | $25,000 |
| Upmc Children S Hospital Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Wpa Chap | Cf research / care / 1st | $20,000 |
| Shepherds Table Soup Kitchen | General support | $19,950 |
| Pennsylvania State University | General support | $15,000 |
| Mars United Presbyterian Church | General support | $15,000 |
| The ALS Association of Western Pa Chapter | Care services - greatest | $15,000 |
| Elfinwild Presbyterian Church | Preschool childrens prog | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General support | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd | Steel city marines | $5,000 |
| Shaler North Hills Library | Childrens outreach program | $5,000 |
| Mars Public Library Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Northland Public Library Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary S Kroll
- R Michael Daniel
- PNC Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does William F & Lynn D Gauss Fdn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See footnotes.
How much does William F & Lynn D Gauss Fdn give?
$280,400 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs William F & Lynn D Gauss Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary S Kroll (Co-Trustee), R Michael Daniel (Co-Trustee) and PNC Bank N A (Trustee).
What does William F & Lynn D Gauss Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.