Leigh Tison Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 86-6336327 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girl Scouts of Western Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Western Pa School for the Blind | Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $2,000 |
| Greater Pgh Council Bsa | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| United Way of Swpa | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| YWCA | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $2,000 |
| YMCA | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $2,000 |
| The Challenge Program | Johnstown, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Extra Mile Education Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Cambridge, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Womens Center Shelter | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Project | Pittsburgh, PA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of America | Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Homeless Childrens Education Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $1,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | San Francisco, CA | Human services | $1,000 |
| North Hills Community Outreach | Allison Park, PA | Community | $1,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Pittsburgh, PA | Religious | $1,000 |
| Bethany Community Ministries | Pittsburgh, PA | Religious | $1,000 |
| Latino Community Center | Pittsburgh, PA | Community | $1,000 |
| Pace School | Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $1,000 |
| Neighborhood Resilience Project | Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $500 |
| Blessing Board | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $500 |
| Catholic Charities | Pittsburgh, PA | Religious | $500 |
| Womens and Girls Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $500 |
| Light of Life Ministries | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $500 |
The return also lists 21 grants to individuals ($20,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,000 | 46 |
| 2023 | $52,000 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349109354
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6336327
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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