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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 84-7096887

Scott and Donna Dysert Foundation

A private foundation in Oakmont, PA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 35 grants and $264,500 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $264,500

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $7,714,511

  • Tax year 2024

    $71,000

    Grants listed
    31
    Assets, end of year
    $1,752,898

  • Tax year 2023

    $31,500

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $610,077

  • Tax year 2022

    $31,500

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $471,192

  • Tax year 2021

    $10,060

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $176,286

  • Tax year 2020

    $5,000

    Grants listed
    6
    Assets, end of year
    $25,046

Grants paid in 2025

35 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Grove City CollegeGrove City, PA

    Help fund Grove City Collegefor education for young individuals

    $80,000
  2. Doctors without BordersNew York, NY

    Delivering emergencymedical aid to peoplein crisis

    $28,000
  3. Give WellOakland, CA

    Identify outstanding giving opportunities

    $25,000
  4. Literacy PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    Offers free educations programs for adults and famililiesto improve reading, writing, math, digital literacy andworkplace skills

    $10,000
  5. Khan AcademyMountain View, CA

    Mission is to provide free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere

    $10,000
  6. North Country Meals on WheelsGibsonia, PA

    Deliver Hot meals to homebound individuals

    $4,000
  7. United Service OrganizationWashington, DC

    Help support transitioningand deployed troops

    $4,000
  8. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Help Americas injured veterans and their families

    $4,000
  9. Disabled American VeteransCincinnati, OH

    Help disabled veterans

    $4,000
  10. Al's Bike DriveAllison Park, PA

    Provide bikes for families in needduring christmas

    $4,000
  11. Inclusion RevolutionSarasota, FL

    Human rights movementto provide jobs for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities

    $4,000
  12. The Bay Park ConservancySarasota, FL

    Supports the long-term plan for Sarsota Bayfront Area ensuring access for all

    $4,000
  13. UPMC Hillman Cancer CenterPittsburgh, PA

    Improve diagnosis, treatmentand prevention of cancer

    $4,000
  14. Pittsburgh Children's Hospital FoundationPittsburgh, PA

    Create healthier futures for allchildren through life-changing care andcutting edge research

    $4,000
  15. Alzheimer's Drug Discovery FoundationNew York, NY

    Rapidly accelerate the development of drugs to preventtreat and cure Alzheimers

    $4,000
  16. Vitamin AngelsGoleta, CA

    Protect childrens health, well-being& future by aiding in healthy pregnancies

    $4,000
  17. Community Organized Relief Effort(CORE)Los Angeles, CA

    Deliver life saving resources in aftermath of disasters to communities in need

    $4,000
  18. World Central KitchenWashington, DC

    Provide fresh meals to communities in humanitarian, climate, and community crises

    $4,000
  19. Habitat for HumanityAtlanta, GA

    Provide funding to help build or improve homes for those people in need

    $4,000
  20. Jubilee KitchenPittsburgh, PA

    Assisting those challenged by poverty, joblessness, or homelessness. Provide them with meals, housing assistance,job training, and healthcare

    $4,000
  21. Life's Work of Western PAPittsburgh, PA

    Increase the quality of life for youth and adults with physical and mental disabilities.

    $4,000
  22. Mission of MercyPittsburgh, PA

    Serving underserved populations with services neededto improve their health and well-being

    $4,000
  23. Safe Move for SeniorsPittsburgh, PA

    Assist seniors in moving due to their economic situations

    $4,000
  24. Sojourner HousePittsburgh, PA

    Provide substance use rehabilitation services and housing assistance for mothersand their families

    $4,000
  25. All Faiths Food Bank SarasotaSarasota, FL

    Provide meals to fight hunger within the Sarasota, FL area

    $4,000
  26. Library Foundation for Sarasota CountySarasota, FL

    Supplement support for librarieswhich provides innovative access to all.

    $4,000
  27. Navy Marine Corps Relief SocietyArlington, VA

    Provide assistance to active dutyand retired Sailors, Marines,and their families

    $4,000
  28. The Bail ProjectLos Angeles, CA

    Provide assistance to pay bail for those not financially capable.

    $4,000
  29. Innocence ProjectNew York, NY

    Work to free innocent and preventwrongful convictions by helping to create fair and equitable justice system for all

    $4,000
  30. National Center for MissingExploited ChildrenAlexandria, VA

    Protect children and families by providing assistance to victimslaw enforcement, and social service agencies whoneed aid in helping missing, exploited, or recovered children.

    $4,000
  31. Second Heart HomesBradenton, FL

    Revive the dignity of homeless adults with mental illnessthrough housing, support and love

    $4,000
  32. Ringling College of Art and Design'sSarasota, FL

    Creating encounters between global thought leadersand the creative community

    $2,500
  33. Cool EffectGreenbrae, CA

    Give people the power andconfidence to band together and reduce carbon pollution

    $2,000
  34. American Red CrossWashington, DC

    Provide compassionate care to those in need

    $2,000
  35. Mike Rowe WorksSanta Monica, CA

    Reinvigorates skilled trades in America by training the next generation for in-demandjobs

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education4 grants $104,00058% of the total
  2. International aid2 grants $32,00018% of the total
  3. Human services5 grants $18,00010% of the total
  4. Community development1 grant $4,0002% of the total
  5. Food and agriculture1 grant $4,0002% of the total
  6. Housing and shelter1 grant $4,0002% of the total
  7. 4 other causes4 grants $14,0008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania11 grants $126,000
  2. California7 grants $50,000
  3. New York3 grants $36,000
  4. Florida7 grants $26,500
  5. District of Columbia3 grants $10,000
  6. Virginia2 grants $8,000
  7. Georgia1 grant $4,000
  8. Ohio1 grant $4,000

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Scott DysertTrustee Hours 5Pay $0
  • Donna DysertTrustee Hours 5Pay $0

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