William F Gauss and Lynn D Gauss Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6784891 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev |
|---|---|
| Address | Tower at PNC Plaza 300 Fifth Ave M, PITTSBURGH PA 15222 |
| Phone | 4127525629 |
| Form and materials | SEE FOOTNOTES |
| Deadlines | SEE FOOTNOTES |
| Restrictions | SEE FOOTNOTES |
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
37% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University Health System | Durham, NC | General support | $45,500 |
| Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist | Raleigh, NC | Financial aid troop / pack | $30,000 |
| Divine Grace Parish | Cranberry Twp, PA | Gleaners food pantry | $29,950 |
| St Ann Catholic Church | Clayton, NC | Food pantry | $25,000 |
| Upmc Children S Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Wpa Chap | Pittsburgh, PA | Cf research / care / 1st | $20,000 |
| Shepherds Table Soup Kitchen | Raleigh, NC | General support | $19,950 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Mars United Presbyterian Church | Mars, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| The Als Association of Western Pa Chapter | Millvale, PA | Care services - greatest | $15,000 |
| Elfinwild Presbyterian Church | Glenshaw, PA | Preschool childrens prog | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd | Alexandria, VA | Steel city marines | $5,000 |
| Shaler North Hills Library | Glenshaw, PA | Childrens outreach program | $5,000 |
| Mars Public Library Association | Mars, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Northland Public Library Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $280,400 | 16 |
| 2024 | $255,494 | 16 |
| 2023 | $256,276 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349104050
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6784891
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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