Wittmer Zoerb Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 93-4961379 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$619K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$14,000
Total assets$35.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $30,000.
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
6% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University | Lewisburg, PA | Education | $70,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing | Pittsburgh, PA | Education | $70,000 |
| Humane Society of Somerset County | Somerset, PA | Animal protection & welfare | $55,000 |
| St Paul's Presbyterian Church Somerset | Somerset, PA | Religious support | $55,000 |
| Carnegie Museum of Art | Pittsburgh, PA | Arts culture and humanities | $35,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony | Pittsburgh, PA | Performing arts | $35,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | Pittsburgh, PA | Natural resource conservation & protection | $35,000 |
| Laurel Arts of Somerset | Somerset, PA | Arts education | $30,000 |
| Sixth Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Religious support | $30,000 |
| Children's Institute Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Education for children & families on behavior therapies | $25,000 |
| Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art | Ligonier, PA | Collection, preservation & exhibition of art | $20,000 |
| Animal Friends | Pittsburgh, PA | Animal protection & welfare | $15,000 |
| Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Animal protection & welfare | $15,000 |
| Somerset Hospital | Somerset, PA | Hospital | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Pittsburgh, PA | Disaster relief | $14,000 |
| Somerset County Habitat for Humanity | Somerset, PA | Housing development, construction & mgt | $14,000 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA | Performing arts | $10,000 |
| Allied Artists of Johnstown | Johnstown, PA | Arts & culture | $7,000 |
| Associated Artists of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Support, promote & exhibit work of visual artists | $7,000 |
| Bakersfield Somerset County Vfd | Somerset, PA | Fire protection & emergency services | $7,000 |
| Meals on Wheels (Somerset) | Somerset, PA | Nutritional meals for elderly & needy | $7,000 |
| Special Olympics - Somerset | Fayetteville, PA | Sports training & competition for children & adults with disabilities | $7,000 |
| Wqed - Fm | Pittsburgh, PA | Media & communications | $7,000 |
| Community Arts Center of Cambria County | Johnstown, PA | Arts, education, events, performanes & exhibitions | $6,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Wpa | Pittsburgh, PA | Grant one time wish of children with critical illness | $6,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | Free cleft lip & palate repair surguries for children | $6,000 |
| Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden | Pittsburgh, PA | Botanical, horicultural & landscape services | $6,000 |
| 1St Congregational Church of Etna | Pittsburgh, PA | Religious support | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | Animal protection & welfare | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $619,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349102485
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4961379
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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