Bird Charles Sumner Fdn Tr Udecl
The Bird Charles Sumner Foundation TR Udecl is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 1959. Also known as the Charles Sumner Bird Foundation, it operates as a grantmaking organization with no employees.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
-3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$120K
-2.4% YoY
Grant Count
28
+3.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-5.9% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation distributes grants to charitable organizations across various sectors. Recent grant activity includes:
Grant Range
of $2,500 and maximum grant of $20,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations in multiple states, with documented grants to organizations in Massachusetts and other regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of August 2025:
- Total Assets: $1,953,771
- Total Revenue: $61,420
- Total Expenses: $142,208
- Number of Employees: 0
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2.5 million
- Total Distributions: $128,000
- Grant Count: 28 grants
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,953,771 | $2,034,111 | $2,079,178 |
| Revenue | $61,420 | $99,709 | $231,974 |
| Expenses | $142,208 | $147,531 | $142,768 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $128,489 | $131,090 | $127,816 |
| Net Investment Income | $47,065 | $86,934 | $219,423 |
| Distributable Amount | $117,802 | $113,241 | $101,909 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael Stagis serves as Vice President of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNY MELLON N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $21,134 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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