Bitner H M & Evelyn-char Tr
The Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 1955, it operates as an independent charitable trust with a focus on supporting nonprofit organizations through grants and general operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
-1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$77K
-6.1% YoY
Grant Count
75
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-24.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities center on family and women's services. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human services
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation provides general operating support to its grantees.
Grant Range
$250–$20,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends primarily to:
- Illinois
- California
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving:
- Total assets: $1,683,977 (as of 2023)
- Total annual giving: $77,250
- Investment income and dividends: $42,130 (2023)
Organizational Structure:
- No employees
- EIN: 25-6018931
- IRS classification: 501(c)(3) private foundation
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,658,077 | $1,683,977 | $1,798,697 |
| Revenue | $85,800 | $-3,132 | $-8,476 |
| Expenses | $111,937 | $114,031 | $114,608 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $90,749 | $94,741 | $92,993 |
| Net Investment Income | $64,953 | $22,840 | $21,313 |
| Distributable Amount | $93,773 | $87,766 | $87,096 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOLLY BITNER DUCK | CO-TRUSTEE | — | $2,786 |
| BNY MELLON N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $15,620 |
| ROBIN BITNER | CO-TRUSTEE | — | $2,786 |
| CHARLES MCQUISTON | CO-TRUSTEE | — | $2,786 |
| KERRY E BITNER | CO-TRUSTEE | — | $3,139 |
| DAVID VANDERMAST | CO-TRUSTEE | — | $2,786 |
| CHARLES E EMERY | CO-TRUSTEE | — | $2,786 |
| CYNTHIA TURICH | CO-TRUSTEE | — | $353 |
| PRISCILLA PEARSON | CO-TRUSTEE | — | $353 |
| JOHN BITNER | CO-TRUSTEE | — | $353 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 185 Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: 412-234-1634
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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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