Orris C&b Dewey Hirtzel Memorial Fd
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6018933 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.3M
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$29.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LAURIE MOITZ |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 GRANT STREET SUITE 3825, PITTSBURGH PA 15258 |
| Phone | 4122340023 |
| Form and materials | PROVIDED UPON INITIAL CONTACT |
| Deadlines | PROVIDED UPON INITIAL CONTACT |
| Restrictions | PROVIDED UPON INITIAL CONTACPROVIDED UPON INITIAL CONTACT |
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
48% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Erie Research Institute | Girard, PA | General operating | $320,000 |
| The Sight Center of Northwest Pa | Erie, PA | General operating | $175,000 |
| Thiel College | Greenville, PA | Scholarship | $125,000 |
| Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | Scholarship | $110,000 |
| North East Historical Society | North East, PA | General operating | $48,846 |
| East Erie County Emergency Medical Ser | Harborcreek, PA | General operating | $45,833 |
| Penn State Behrend College | Erie, PA | Scholarship | $45,000 |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicin | Erie, PA | Scholarship | $45,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University (Main) | State College, IN | Scholarship | $40,000 |
| Crescent Hose Company | North East, PA | General operating | $32,500 |
| Gannon University | Erie, PA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Mercyhurst College | Erie, PA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Indiana University of Pa | Indiana, PA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Carlow University | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Robert Morris University | Moon Township, PA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Magee-Womens Research Institute and Fdn | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk, VA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Slippery Rock University | Slippery Rock, PA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Suny - Fredonia | Fredonia, NY | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| North East Little League | North East, PA | General operating | $7,500 |
| North East Community Foundation | Erie, PA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Ripley Free Library | Ripley, NE | General operating | $7,500 |
| Mccord Memorial Library | North East, PA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Fuller Hose Company | North East, PA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Greenfield Fire Company | North East, PA | General operating | $7,500 |
| North East in Bloom | North East, PA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Ripley Hose Company | Ripley, NY | General operating | $7,500 |
| Ntl Society of the Daughters of the Am R | Washington, DC | General operating | $7,500 |
| Boston University School of Medicine | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | New York, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Alfred University | Alfred, NY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Susquehanna University | Selinsgrove, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Washington and Jefferson University | Washington, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Westminster College | New Wilmngtn, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Purdue University | Goshen, IN | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Kent State University | Kent, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ashland University | Ashland, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Mount Union | Alliance, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ohio Northern University | Ada, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Albion College | Albion, MI | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Rutgers University | New Brunswick, NJ | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Pennwest University Edinboro | Edinboro, PA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Buffalo State University | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,296,679 | 52 |
| 2023 | $879,500 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349101024
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6018933
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.