John Sherman & Alvina Reckman Myers Foundation for Legal Education
Grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7336421
- Pennsylvania
- Pittsburgh
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Pennsylvania
- Total giving
- $1MTax year 2024
- Total assets
- $20MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE NET INCOME OF THE FOUNDATION WILL BE PRIMARILY USED TO ESTABLISH A CHAIR OF LAW AT THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW IN HONOR OF JOHN SHERMAN MYERS, FORMER DEAN OF WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW. AFTER FUNDING THE CHAIR OF LAW, ANY INCOME REMAINING IS TO BE USED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW INCOME STUDENTS AT THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| American University Washington College of Law | $140K | 2022 |
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.