William F & Lynn D Gauss Fdn | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 25-6784891

Foundation Overview

Based in Pittsburgh, PA, William F & Lynn D Gauss Fdn has awarded 189 grants totaling $3,010,380 to organizations in Pennsylvania, Virginia and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $55,337, with a median award of $15,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$3,010,380
Total Assets
$6,808,259
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$10,000
% Median Grant Decline
-20% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 19%

6 of 32 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Pennsylvania

67% of grants are awarded in Pennsylvania, with additional funding distributed across 3 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Pittsburgh (50%), Glenshaw (12%), Cranberry Twp (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+16%

Stable funding levels with 16% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into William F & Lynn D Gauss Fdn's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Steel City Marines 2024
Divine Grace Parish $10,000 Cranberry Twp, PA, US Gleaners Food Pantry 2024
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Wpa Chap $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Cf Research / Care / 1st 2024
Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist $30,000 Raleigh, NC, US Financial Aid Troop / Pack 2024
St Ann Catholic Church $25,000 Clayton, NC, US Food Pantry 2024
Childrens Hospital Pittsburgh Foundation $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Expressive Art Therapies 2024
Ymca $25,000 Bethel Park, PA, US Playground Naming 2024
Elfinwild Presbyterian Church $10,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Preschool Childrens Prog 2024
Shaler North Hills Library $5,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Childrens Outreach Program 2024
Mars United Presbyterian Church $15,000 Mars, PA, US General Support 2024
Northland Public Library Foundation $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2024
The Woodlands Foundation $5,000 Wexford, PA, US Meals And Snacks 2024
Shepherds Table Soup Kitchen $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2024
Duke University Health System $45,494 Durham, NC, US General Support 2024
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Founda $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2024
The Als Association Of Western $10,000 Millvale, PA, US Care Services - Greatest 2024
Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Steel City Marines 2024
Divine Grace Parish $10,000 Cranberry Twp, PA, US Gleaners Food Pantry 2024
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Wpa Chap $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Cf Research / Care / 1st 2024
Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist $30,000 Raleigh, NC, US Financial Aid Troop / Pack 2024
St Ann Catholic Church $25,000 Clayton, NC, US Food Pantry 2024
Childrens Hospital Pittsburgh Foundation $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Expressive Art Therapies 2024
Ymca $25,000 Bethel Park, PA, US Playground Naming 2024
Elfinwild Presbyterian Church $10,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Preschool Childrens Prog 2024
Shaler North Hills Library $5,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Childrens Outreach Program 2024
Mars United Presbyterian Church $15,000 Mars, PA, US General Support 2024
Northland Public Library Foundation $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2024
The Woodlands Foundation $5,000 Wexford, PA, US Meals And Snacks 2024
Shepherds Table Soup Kitchen $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2024
Duke University Health System $45,494 Durham, NC, US General Support 2024
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Founda $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2024
The Als Association Of Western $10,000 Millvale, PA, US Care Services - Greatest 2024
Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Steel City Marines 2023
Greater Pgh Comm Food Bank $15,000 Duquesne, PA, US General Support 2023
North Hills Community Outreach $15,000 Allison Park, PA, US School Supplies 2023
Saint Ferdinand Parish $15,000 Cranberry Twp, PA, US General Support 2023
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Wpa Chap $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Cf Research / Care / 1st 2023
St Ann Catholic Church $25,000 Clayton, NC, US Food Pantry 2023
Childrens Hospital Pittsburgh Foundation $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Expressive Art Therapies 2023
Coraopolis Community Development $20,000 Coraopolis, PA, US General Support 2023
Ymca $25,000 Bethel Park, PA, US Playground Naming 2023
The Pennsylvania State University $10,000 University Park, PA, US General Support 2023
Elfinwild Presbyterian Church $10,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Preschool Childrens Prog 2023
Shaler North Hills Library $10,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Childrens Outreach Program 2023
Mars United Presbyterian Church $5,638 Mars, PA, US General Support 2023
Northland Public Library Foundation $5,638 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2023
Shepherds Table Soup Kitchen $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2023
Boy Scouts Of America $20,000 Southern Pines, NC, US General Support 2023
Duke University Health System $10,000 Durham, NC, US General Support 2023
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Founda $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2023
Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Steel City Marines 2023
Greater Pgh Comm Food Bank $15,000 Duquesne, PA, US General Support 2023
North Hills Community Outreach $15,000 Allison Park, PA, US School Supplies 2023
Saint Ferdinand Parish $15,000 Cranberry Twp, PA, US General Support 2023
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Wpa Chap $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Cf Research / Care / 1st 2023
St Ann Catholic Church $25,000 Clayton, NC, US Food Pantry 2023
Childrens Hospital Pittsburgh Foundation $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Expressive Art Therapies 2023
Coraopolis Community Development $20,000 Coraopolis, PA, US General Support 2023
Ymca $25,000 Bethel Park, PA, US Playground Naming 2023
The Pennsylvania State University $10,000 University Park, PA, US General Support 2023
Elfinwild Presbyterian Church $10,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Preschool Childrens Prog 2023
Shaler North Hills Library $10,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Childrens Outreach Program 2023
Mars United Presbyterian Church $5,638 Mars, PA, US General Support 2023
Northland Public Library Foundation $5,638 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2023
Shepherds Table Soup Kitchen $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2023
Boy Scouts Of America $20,000 Southern Pines, NC, US General Support 2023
Duke University Health System $10,000 Durham, NC, US General Support 2023
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Founda $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2023
Children's Home Of Pittsburgh $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2022
Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Steel City Marines 2022
Greater Pgh Comm Food Bank $15,000 Duquesne, PA, US General Support 2022
North Hills Community Outreach $15,000 Allison Park, PA, US School Supplies 2022
Saint Ferdinand Parish $20,000 Cranberry Twp, PA, US General Support 2022
Wqed Multimedia $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Wpa Chap $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Cf Research / Care / 1st 2022
Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist $24,581 Raleigh, NC, US Financial Aid Troop / Pack 2022
St Ann Catholic Church $25,000 Clayton, NC, US Food Pantry 2022
Coraopolis Community Development $20,000 Coraopolis, PA, US General Support 2022
Ymca $25,000 Bethel Park, PA, US Playground Naming 2022
Elfinwild Presbyterian Church $15,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Preschool Childrens Prog 2022
Shaler North Hills Library $25,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Childrens Outreach Program 2022
Allegheny Health Network $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Breast Cancer Patient Meal 2022
Shepherds Table Soup Kitchen $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2022
Samaritan's Purse $10,000 Boone, NC, US Ukraine-food/shelter/medica 2022
Children's Home Of Pittsburgh $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2022
Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Steel City Marines 2022
Greater Pgh Comm Food Bank $15,000 Duquesne, PA, US General Support 2022
North Hills Community Outreach $15,000 Allison Park, PA, US School Supplies 2022
Saint Ferdinand Parish $20,000 Cranberry Twp, PA, US General Support 2022
Wqed Multimedia $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Wpa Chap $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Cf Research / Care / 1st 2022
Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist $24,581 Raleigh, NC, US Financial Aid Troop / Pack 2022
St Ann Catholic Church $25,000 Clayton, NC, US Food Pantry 2022
Coraopolis Community Development $20,000 Coraopolis, PA, US General Support 2022
Ymca $25,000 Bethel Park, PA, US Playground Naming 2022
Elfinwild Presbyterian Church $15,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Preschool Childrens Prog 2022
Shaler North Hills Library $25,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Childrens Outreach Program 2022
Allegheny Health Network $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Breast Cancer Patient Meal 2022
Shepherds Table Soup Kitchen $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2022
Samaritan's Purse $10,000 Boone, NC, US Ukraine-food/shelter/medica 2022
Children's Home Of Pittsburgh $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2022
Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Steel City Marines 2022
Greater Pgh Comm Food Bank $15,000 Duquesne, PA, US General Support 2022
North Hills Community Outreach $15,000 Allison Park, PA, US School Supplies 2022
Saint Ferdinand Parish $20,000 Cranberry Twp, PA, US General Support 2022
Wqed Multimedia $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2022
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Wpa Chap $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Cf Research / Care / 1st 2022
Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist $24,581 Raleigh, NC, US Financial Aid Troop / Pack 2022
St Ann Catholic Church $25,000 Clayton, NC, US Food Pantry 2022
Coraopolis Community Development $20,000 Coraopolis, PA, US General Support 2022
Ymca $25,000 Bethel Park, PA, US Playground Naming 2022
Elfinwild Presbyterian Church $15,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Preschool Childrens Prog 2022
Shaler North Hills Library $25,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Childrens Outreach Program 2022
Allegheny Health Network $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Breast Cancer Patient Meal 2022
Shepherds Table Soup Kitchen $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2022
Samaritan's Purse $10,000 Boone, NC, US Ukraine-food/shelter/medica 2022
Children's Home Of Pittsburgh $35,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2021
Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Steel City Marines 2021
Greater Pgh Comm Food Bank $15,000 Duquesne, PA, US General Support 2021
North Hills Food Bank $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2021
Saint Ferdinand Parish $20,000 Cranberry Twp, PA, US General Support 2021
Wqed Multimedia $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2021
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Wpa Chap $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Cf Research / Care / 1st 2021
Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US Financial Aid Troop / Pack 2021
St Ann Catholic Church $20,000 Clayton, NC, US Food Pantry 2021
Coraopolis Community Development $20,000 Coraopolis, PA, US General Support 2021
Elfinwild Presbyterian Church $10,000 Glenshaw, PA, US Preschool Childrens Prog 2021
Allegheny Health Network $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Breast Cancer Patient Meal 2021
Boy Scouts Of America $22,500 Goldsboro, NC, US Hispanic Scouting 2021
Shepherds Table Soup Kitchen $10,000 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2021
Children's Home Of Pittsburgh $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2020
Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Steel City Marines 2020
Greater Pgh Comm Food Bank $10,000 Duquesne, PA, US General Support 2020
North Hills Food Bank $23,113 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2020
Saint Ferdinand Parish $23,113 Cranberry Twp, PA, US General Support 2020
Wqed Multimedia $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2020
Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist $5,000 Raleigh, NC, US Financial Aid Troop / Pack 2020
St Ann Catholic Church $20,000 Clayton, NC, US Food Pantry 2020
Childrens Hospital Pittsburgh Foundation $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Diabetes Program 2020
Coraopolis Community Development $15,000 Coraopolis, PA, US General Support 2020
Allegheny Health Network $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Breast Cancer Patient Meal 2020
Wv University Foundation $25,000 Morgantown, WV, US Service Dog Training & 2020
Boy Scouts Of America $20,000 Goldsboro, NC, US Hispanic Scouting 2020
Shepherds Table Soup Kitchen $20,000 Raleigh, NC, US General Support 2020
Children's Home Of Pittsburgh $45,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Critical Services To 2018
Boy Scouts Of Americalaurel Highlands $5,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Trailblazer Program 2018
Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Steel City Marines 2018
North Hills Food Bank $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2018
Wqed Multimedia $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2018
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Wpa Chap $15,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Cf Research / Care / 1st 2018
Watts Chapel Missionary Baptist $15,000 Raleigh, NC, US Financial Aid Troop / Pack 2018
St Ann Catholic Church $10,000 Clayton, NC, US Food Pantry 2018
Light Of Life Ministgries Inc $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Women & Children's Program 2018
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh $15,000 Valencia, PA, US General Support 2018
Civic Light Opera Association $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2018
Allegheny Health Network $15,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Breast Cancer Patient Meal 2018
Wv University Foundation $55,337 Morgantown, WV, US Service Dog Training & 2018
Children's Home Of Pittsburgh $30,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Critical Services To 2017
Animal Rescue League Of W Pa $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Holding And Adoption 2017
Boy Scouts Of Americalaurel Highlands $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Trailblazer Program 2017
Reading Is Fundamental $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Books For Keeps 2017
Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Steel City Marines 2017
North Hills Food Bank $25,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2017
Wqed Multimedia $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2017
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Wpa Chap $15,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Cf Research / Care / 1st 2017
Noprth Carolina Vet Med Fdn $10,000 Raleigh, PA, US General Support 2017
Carnegie Institute Museum On The Move $15,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2017
St Ann Catholic Church $5,000 Clayton, NC, US Food Pantry 2017
Light Of Life Ministgries Inc $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Women & Children's Program 2017
Friends Of Haiti $10,000 Mcmurray, PA, US La Croix Ntm Vehicle Fund 2017
Allegheny Health Network $15,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Breast Cancer Patient Meal 2017
Wv University Foundation $24,337 Morgantown, WV, US Service Dog Training & 2017
Children's Home Of Pittsburgh $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Critical Services To 2016
Animal Rescue League Of W Pa $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Holding And Adoption 2016
Boy Scouts Of Americalaurel Highlands $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Trailblazer Program 2016
Reading Is Fundamental $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Books For Keeps 2016
Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Steel City Marines 2016
Watts Chapel Baptist Church $12,000 Raleigh, NC, US 12 Passenger Van 2016
North Hills Food Bank $15,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2016
Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2016
Wqed Multimedia $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2016
Noprth Carolina Vet Med Fdn $10,000 Raleigh, PA, US General Support 2016
First Baptist Church Of Clayton $15,000 Clayton, NC, US General Support 2016
Carnegie Institute Museum On The Move $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Support 2016
St Ann Catholic Church $5,000 Clayton, NC, US Food Pantry 2016
Children's Home Of Pittsburgh $20,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Child's Way, Pediatric 2016
Light Of Life Ministgries Inc $10,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Women & Children's Program 2016
Allegheny Health Network $15,360 Pittsburgh, PA, US Breast Cancer Patient Meal 2016
Wv University Foundation $32,337 Morgantown, WV, US Service Dog Training & 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for William F & Lynn D Gauss Fdn as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 25-6784891
Website N/A
Address 116 ALLEGHENY CENTER MALL P8YB3502L Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5333

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee William F & Lynn D Gauss Fdn's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Mary S Kroll
Trustee Pnc Bank
Trustee R Michael Daniel

Forms 990-PF

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  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.