Merle & Olive Lee Gilliand Scholarship Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6633239 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,405 and $19,241.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PNC Distribution Committee |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA, PITTSBURGH PA 15219 |
| Phone | 4127627070 |
| Form and materials | SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION: _s://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/gilliand/ |
| Deadlines | SEE WEBSITE FOR DEADLINES _s://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/gilliand/ |
| Restrictions | SEE WEBSITE FOR ELIGIBILITY _s://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/gilliand/ |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rilee Gladfelter | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $19,241 |
| Jamie Riggs | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $17,256 |
| Ella Aaron | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $3,405 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,902 | 3 |
| 2024 | $40,721 | 5 |
| 2023 | $40,617 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349104005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6633239
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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