Jessie a Williams
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6031440 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,101 and $21,329.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARCIE SOKOL |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 FIRST AVE, PITTSBURGH PA 15219 |
| Phone | 4127622296 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
| Deadlines | APRILS 30TH - ANNUALLY |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO GRADUATES OF VENANGO COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willem Bennett | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $79,253 |
| Liberty Rickenbach | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $35,342 |
| Izzy Baker | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $28,447 |
| Alexis Reisinger | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $26,845 |
| Ella Speece | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $26,430 |
| Mercedes Kalamajka | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $21,329 |
| Olivia Tawney | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $18,998 |
| Emily Mcgill | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $18,316 |
| Jordan Zerbe | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $18,315 |
| Maddison Davis | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $16,615 |
| Emry Bontz | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $16,502 |
| Simon Burkett | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $16,021 |
| Ethan Plowman | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $13,093 |
| Karis Heckathorne | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $13,022 |
| Noah Sanchez | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $12,944 |
| Sophia Mcgarvey | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $12,101 |
| Landon Burgdorfer | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $10,882 |
| Kelsey Hanna | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $8,612 |
| Breanna Pritts | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $8,448 |
| Charlie Motter | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $1,134 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $402,649 | 20 |
| 2024 | $362,559 | 20 |
| 2023 | $342,270 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349104157
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6031440
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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