Spero Samer Memorial Tuw Co-Trustee
Historical FunderIndiana, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6175080 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FIRST COMMONWEATLH TRUST COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 S MAIN ST, GREENSBURG PA 15601 |
| Phone | 7248346062 |
| Form and materials | Applications from First Commonwealth Trust Company |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 1 |
| Restrictions | To assist qualifying priesthood students in the western PA area with ties to the Greek Orthodox Church with post secondary education expenses |
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
68% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximos Eleftherakis | Jefferson Township, PA | Individual scholarship | $9,000 |
| Joshua Brown | Brookline, MA | Individual scholarship | $7,000 |
| Rosemary Brown | Brookline, MA | Individual scholarship | $5,500 |
| Marina Gzikowski | Pittsburgh, PA | Individual scholarship | $5,000 |
| Nicholas Legakis | Brookline, MA | Individual scholarship | $5,000 |
| Esther Brown | Athens, OH | Individual scholarship | $5,000 |
| Dionysios Mallas | Pittsburgh, PA | Individual scholarship | $5,000 |
| Andrew Stepanow | University Park, PA | Individual scholarship | $5,000 |
| Anastasia Gzikowski | Kent, OH | Individual scholarship | $5,000 |
| Demetri Cain | Brookline, MA | Individual scholarship | $4,000 |
| Vikentios Livanos | Washington, PA | Individual scholarship | $3,000 |
| Zoe Petrides | Philadelphia, PA | Individual scholarship | $3,000 |
| Alexander Ellis | Brookline, MA | Individual scholarship | $3,000 |
| Justin Littlefield | University Park, PA | Individual scholarship | $3,000 |
| Rebecca Bordeianu | Columbus, OH | Individual scholarship | $3,000 |
| Stefan Kleinhenz | Brookline, MA | Individual scholarship | $3,000 |
| Zachery Glezen | Brookline, MA | Individual scholarship | $3,000 |
| Konstantinos Prevas | Brookline, MA | Individual scholarship | $3,000 |
| Vasilia Tussing | Wenham, MA | Individual scholarship | $2,000 |
| Gabriella Hnaras | Berea, OH | Individual scholarship | $2,000 |
| Peter Cook | Brookline, MA | Individual scholarship | $2,000 |
| Hope Halkias | Kent, OH | Individual scholarship | $1,000 |
| Philip Halikias | Twickenham, UK | Individual scholarship | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($25,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $115,400 | 24 |
| 2023 | $125,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349102710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6175080
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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