Ward W Wester and Norabelle Wester Memorial Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 34-6998992 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$61K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,895 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels of Mercy Foundation | Orange, CA | General support | $50,459 |
| Genevieve Bolash | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| Rachel Sumrada Co Pnc Bank | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Brooke Murphy Co Pnc Bank | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $2,895 |
| Christian James Neubert | Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,854 | 5 |
| 2023 | $56,783 | 6 |
| 2022 | $63,488 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610439349101001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6998992
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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