Wittmer Zoerb Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wittmer Zoerb Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $619,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $14,000 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$619,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$14,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$35.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $34.8 million |
| 2024 | $619,000 | 29 | $35.8 million |
How to apply
Wittmer Zoerb 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 Wittmer Zoerb Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 27 | $608,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Education | $70,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Education | $70,000 |
| Humane Society of Somerset County | Animal protection & welfare | $55,000 |
| St Paul's Presbyterian Church Somerset | Religious support | $55,000 |
| Carnegie Museum of Art | Arts culture and humanities | $35,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony | Performing arts | $35,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | Natural resource conservation & protection | $35,000 |
| Laurel Arts of Somerset | Arts education | $30,000 |
| Sixth Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh | Religious support | $30,000 |
| Children's Institute Pittsburgh | Education for children & families on behavior therapies | $25,000 |
| Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art | Collection, preservation & exhibition of art | $20,000 |
| Animal Friends | Animal protection & welfare | $15,000 |
| Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh | Animal protection & welfare | $15,000 |
| Somerset Hospital | Hospital | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster relief | $14,000 |
| Somerset County Habitat for Humanity | Housing development, construction & mgt | $14,000 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theatre | Performing arts | $10,000 |
| Allied Artists of Johnstown | Arts & culture | $7,000 |
| Associated Artists of Pittsburgh | Support, promote & exhibit work of visual artists | $7,000 |
| Bakersfield Somerset County VFD | Fire protection & emergency services | $7,000 |
| Meals on Wheels (Somerset) | Nutritional meals for elderly & needy | $7,000 |
| Special Olympics - Somerset | Sports training & competition for children & adults with disabilities | $7,000 |
| Wqed - FM | Media & communications | $7,000 |
| Community Arts Center of Cambria County | Arts, education, events, performanes & exhibitions | $6,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Wpa | Grant one time wish of children with critical illness | $6,000 |
| Operation Smile | Free cleft lip & palate repair surguries for children | $6,000 |
| Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden | Botanical, horicultural & landscape services | $6,000 |
| 1st Congregational Church of Etna | Religious support | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Animal protection & welfare | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Lovejoy
- Erica L Snyder
Questions people ask
Does Wittmer Zoerb Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wittmer Zoerb Foundation give?
$619,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $14,000.
Who runs Wittmer Zoerb Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Lovejoy (President) and Erica L Snyder (Secretary).
What does Wittmer Zoerb Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.