Merle E Gilliand & Olive Lee Gilliand Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6755561 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,434 and $6,869.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | REBECCA POTT |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 FIRST AVE P7-PFSC-03-Z, PITTSBURGH PA 15219 |
| Phone | 4127627070 |
| Form and materials | LETTER OF APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO THE TYPES OF RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, LITERACY AND SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS TRADITIONALLY SUPPORTED BY THE DONOR AND HER LATE HUSBAND |
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
28% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $106,869 |
| Fox Chapel Presb Church | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $6,869 |
| Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa, NC | General support | $6,869 |
| Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $3,434 |
| Shady Side Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $3,434 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $3,434 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Naples | Naples, FL | General support | $3,434 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $134,343 | 7 |
| 2023 | $122,023 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543169349101249
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6755561
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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