Otto Ruth Varner-Seneca Valley High
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6292867 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SUSAN CENCIA BNY MELLON N A |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 185, PITTSBURGH PA 152300185 |
| Phone | 4122345519 |
| Form and materials | NONE |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRADUATE OF SENECA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL |
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
40% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City College | Grove City, PA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Slippery Rock University | Slippery Rock, PA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Penn State University | University Park, PA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Saint Francis University | Loretto, PA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Kent State University | Kent, OH | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Westminster College | New Wilmington, PA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Dayton University | Dayton, OH | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Liberty University | Lynchburg, VA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Washington & Jefferson | Washington, PA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Butler County Community College | Butler, PA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Bloomsburg University | Bloomsburg, PA | Scholarships | $800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,800 | 20 |
| 2023 | $47,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512809349100511
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6292867
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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