Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First

Private foundation · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 31-6626677

Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $827K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K. Net investment income was $61K.

Key facts about Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First

In short: Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First gave $45K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $45K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
31-6626677
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026
Annual giving (2026)
$45,198
Grants made (2026)
1
Average grant
$45,198
Median grant
$45,198
Total assets
$826,824
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2026 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$827K

+1.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$45K

+8.0% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$45K

+8.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First reported a distributable amount of $45K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+1%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Cincinnati

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K2 grants2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2020) to $47K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

Covenant First Presbyterian Ch: $45KCovenant First Presbyterian Ch$45K

The largest 2026 recipient was Covenant First Presbyterian Ch ($45K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Covenant First Presbyterian Ch Cincinnati, OHGeneral Support$45,198

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
Metric202620252024
Total Assets$826,824$812,593$827,211
Revenue$71,043$40,280$79,501
Expenses$57,040$54,647$56,842
Qualifying Distributions$47,643$44,199$48,817
Net Investment Income$61,441$31,274$70,837
Distributable Amount$45,375$43,694$39,245

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2022)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
  7. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • PNC Bank N A

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $10K (2023) → $11K (2026)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: PNC Bank NA (2020–2022) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

PNC Bank N a — Trustee: $11KPNC Bank N aTrustee$11K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $11K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First

How much does Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First give each year?

Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First gave $45K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $42K across 1 grant.

How large is Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First?

Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First reported $827K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $45K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

Where does Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First operate?

Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First has awarded grants in Ohio.

What is Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First's EIN?

Birchard Helen J Trust FBO Covenant First's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6626677. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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