Maria Foundation 60982-8 P2-Ptpp-10-2
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7892071 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MR KENNETH SPRUILL -PT-PTWR-27-1 |
|---|---|
| Address | THE TOWER AT PNC PLAZA 300 FIFTH AV, PITTSBURGH PA 15222 |
| Phone | 4127625157 |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION REQUIRED. A LETTER IS SUFFICIENT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO ONLY RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF THOSE TERMS AS USED IN SECTION 501 ( C ) ( 3 ) OF THE CODE |
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
94% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Brownstone Institute | Austin, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | Tempe, AZ | General support | $15,000 |
| Curiodyssey | San Mateo, CA | General support; 3 way | $15,000 |
| Commoncrawl Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Independent Medical Alliance | Washington, DC | General support | $10,000 |
| Freedom Council | Plainesville, OH | General support | $10,000 |
| St Matthew's Episcopal Day School | San Mateo, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | General support | $7,500 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | General support | $7,500 |
| Lewy Body Dementia Association Inc | Lilburn, GA | General support | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research Foundation | Wellesley Hills, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| Inner Compass Initiative Inc | Swampscott, MA | General support | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Peninsula | Menlo Park, CA | Fund a need | $2,000 |
| San Francisco Elite Academy | San Francisco, CA | National playoffs | $1,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Newtown, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Partners and Advocates for Remarkable Children and Adults | Burlingame, CA | Fund a need support | $1,000 |
| California State University Northridge Foundation | Northridge, CA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,500 | 18 |
| 2024 | $113,881 | 15 |
| 2023 | $122,032 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349101948
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7892071
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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