Nonprofit · EIN 46-0639843
MSC FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $31,878 | $8,931 | $22,947 | $815,420 | $0 | $815,420 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $20,230 | $2,875 | $17,355 | $792,473 | $0 | $792,473 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $692
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $31,186
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $8,784
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $47
- Program services (functional)
- $8,931
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $792,473
- Total assets, end of year
- $815,420
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $815,420
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $815,420
- Gross receipts
- $31,878
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- PA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID CALLAHAN | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $433,113 | $21,580 |
| ROBERT PETRILLI | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $319,000 | $39,867 |
| LISA MCMANUS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT SHEPPARD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW RITTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM WITMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID CALLAHAN | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $411,936 | $20,813 |
| ROBERT PETRILLI | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $276,927 | $36,531 |
| JOHN BANE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY BOWERS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT SHEPPARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA MCMANUS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 400 MOSITES WAY STE 101, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205-1342
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JIM WELTY, 400 MOSITES WAY 101, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205
- Signed the 990
- JIM WELTY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (412) 706-5160
- Return prepared by
- SCHNEIDER DOWNS & CO INC
Mission
TO SUPPORT THE MARCELLUS SHALE COALITION.
Program accomplishments
- THE MSC FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MARCELLUS AND OTHER GEOLOGICAL SHALE FORMATIONS AND THE PRODUCTION OF NATURAL GAS FROM SHALE. ITS EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT HAVE INCLUDED AND/OR WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:- LEARN ABOUT SHALE: THE PUBLIC CAMPAIGN PROVIDED INFORMATION REGARDING THE MARCELLUS SHALE AND PRODUCTION OF NATURAL GAS FROM SHALE. THE CAMPAIGN ALSO PROVIDED A FORUM FOR THE PUBLIC TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT SHALE DEVELOPMENT IN RESPONSE TO EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AVAILABLE.- EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS REGARDING SHALE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AND HIGHLIGHTS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)- SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING FOR STUDENTS STUDYING IN THE ENERGY FIELD.- FUNDED THE ECONOMIC IMPACT STUDY OF MARCELLUS SHALE DEVELOPMENT UPON WASHINGTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA WHERE ACTIVITY RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MARCELLUS SHALE IS CONCENTRATED.- FUNDED CONSERVATION TREE PLANTING, ENVIROTHON, TRAILS, AND FARM SHOW PROGRAMS.- FUNDED THANK YOU LUNCHES FOR PANDEMIC HEALTHCARE WORKERS.- FUNDING PROVIDED TO DOLLAR ENERGY FUNDS, MAKE-A-WISH PROGRAMS, HUNTERS SHARING THE HARVEST AND FOOD BANK SERVICES.Expenses $8,931 · grants $8,784
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0639843
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization, Type I
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization, 50% limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C35)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $815,420
- Income (IRS master file)
- $31,878
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $31,878 | $8,931 | $815,420 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $20,230 | $2,875 | $792,473 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,297 | $3,846 | $775,118 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-0639843).
Questions about MSC FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of MSC FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MSC FOUNDATION is 46-0639843.
- Is MSC FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to MSC FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
- Which annual return does MSC FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of MSC FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MSC FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MSC FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JIM WELTY.
- Who are the officers and directors of MSC FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MSC FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $31,878, expenses of $8,931 and total assets of $815,420 at year end.
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