Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl
Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it reported 28 grants totaling $120,000 to organizations in several states.
Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl at a glance
In short: Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl gave $120K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Massachusetts. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,000
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,286
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,953,771
- -3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl
- Contact
Application contact: Christine E Abramo
Mailing address: C/O Bny Mellon Na, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (617) 722-7527
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trustees of Reservations ($20K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed across multiple states. Massachusetts received 45% of grant dollars, Rhode Island 29%, Colorado 10%, California 6%, and Minnesota 5%. The 2025 grant list also includes a $5,000 award to Weer Africa in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2019) to $186K (2020). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Reservations Boston, MA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| CCN Historic Preservation Building Fdn Newport, RI | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Conway School of Landscape Design Northampton, MA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Newport Hospital Foundation Newport, RI | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Manitou Art Center Manitou SPGS, CO | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Fresh Energy Saint Paul, MN | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Eaglebrook School Deerfield, MA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Potter League for Animals Middletown, RI | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Weer Africa Harrisburg, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Art and Newport Middletown, RI | General Operating | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,953,771 | $61,420 | $142,208 | $120,000 | 28 | $128,489 | $47,065 | $117,802 |
| 2024 | $2,034,111 | $99,709 | $147,531 | $123,000 | 27 | $131,090 | $86,934 | $113,241 |
| 2023 | $2,079,178 | $231,974 | $142,768 | $120,000 | 29 | $127,816 | $219,423 | $101,909 |
| 2022 | $1,990,020 | $189,390 | $196,086 | $170,000 | 30 | $178,812 | $175,109 | $118,084 |
| 2021 | $1,996,826 | $190,663 | $184,153 | $159,000 | 28 | — | $174,894 | $145,748 |
| 2020 | $1,966,317 | $198,890 | $212,089 | $186,000 | 27 | — | $183,988 | $117,094 |
| 2019 | $1,996,516 | $181,017 | $129,588 | $102,500 | 38 | — | $166,622 | $109,729 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans historic preservation, landscape design, health care, the arts, clean-energy policy, wildlife conservation, and local history. For example, Newport Hospital Foundation says it coordinates fundraising for health care services in southern Rhode Island, while Fresh Energy says it works to advance equitable carbon-neutral economies.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $120,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards included $20,000 to Trustees of Reservations, $15,000 to CCN Historic Preservation Building Fdn, and $10,000 each to Conway School of Landscape Design and Newport Hospital Foundation. These grants were reported for general operating purposes.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to contact Christine E Abramo regarding application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
BNY Mellon N A is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$23K (2021) → $21K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: BNY Mellon NA (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl
How much does Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl give each year?
Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl gave $120K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 27 grants.
What is Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl's typical grant size?
Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,286, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl that year got $3K on average.
Where does Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl give grants?
Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl's top state is Massachusetts, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Rhode Island (29%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants), Newport, RI (2 grants), Middletown, RI (2 grants) and Truro, MA (2 grants).
Does Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl's largest grantees?
Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl's largest 2025 grantees include Trustees of Reservations ($20,000), CCN Historic Preservation Building Fdn ($15,000) and Conway School of Landscape Design ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl?
Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated work spans historic preservation, landscape design, health care, the arts, clean-energy policy, wildlife conservation, and local history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl?
Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl's EIN?
Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6093505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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