The Gildea Foundation Inc
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 52-0811730 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT TRINKLE CO PRIVATE FOUNDATIO |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 FIFTH AVENUE 27TH FLOOR, PITTSBURGH PA 152222401 |
| Phone | 4127622083 |
| ROBERT.TRINKLE@PNC.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN LETTER STATING PROPOSAL |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | PRIMARY INTERESTS ARE CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION |
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
90% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astronaut Scholarship Foundation | Orlando, FL | Grant to advance organization's mission | $30,000 |
| Organic Consumers Association | Finland, MN | Rosita arvigo ix chel tropical research belize | $30,000 |
| Muw Foundation | Columbus, MS | Leap events | $15,000 |
| Bahamas Plastic Movement | Satellite Beach, FL | Summer education program development | $10,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Cape eleuthera foundation fy25 request | $10,000 |
| Columbus Civic Arts Council Inc | Columbus, MS | General operating support | $10,000 |
| International Society for the Protection of Mustangs & Burros | Rapid City, SD | Conservation of our gila herd and their upkeep | $10,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | Plants, people & culture: ethnobotanical research and publication in vanuatu | $10,000 |
| One Eleuthera Foundation of the US | Clemson, SC | Harbour island green school - general | $10,000 |
| Open Space Institute Land Trust | New York, NY | Conservation and community prosperity projects in the southeast | $10,000 |
| South Carolina Coastal Conservation League | Charleston, SC | Growfood carolina: general operating support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $155,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $133,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $133,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349103521
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-0811730
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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