Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr
Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In filing year 2025, it reported 73 grants totaling $81,000. Its grants included support for educational institutions, public media, and organizations working in areas such as hunger relief and land conservation.
Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr at a glance
In short: Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr gave $81K across 73 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state California. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,000
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 73
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,110
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,641,927
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (13 of 73, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (23% 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 Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr
- Review Cycle
- Provided upon initial contact.
- Deadline
- Provided upon initial contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Annette Calgaro- H M Bitner Charit
Mailing address: Bnym Ctr Suite 825, Pittsburgh, PA 15258
Phone: (412) 234-1634
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Domenico School ($5K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
340 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 340 grants of 340 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California accounted for 23% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania 22%, Illinois 17%, North Carolina 15%, and New York 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 73 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 73 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2024) to $82K (2023). In 2025 it made 73 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Domenico School San Anselmo, CA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $3,500 |
| PBS Foundation Arlington, VA | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvan Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Kqed San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Columbia Law School Fund New York, NY | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Bates College Lewiston, ME | General Operating | $2,000 |
| The Heal Project Half Moon Bay, CA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Montessori Day School of Ch PRNTS Supp G Chapel Hill, NC | General Operating | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,641,927 | $102,536 | $118,755 | $81,000 | 73 | $95,159 | $80,427 | $97,997 |
| 2024 | $1,658,077 | $85,800 | $111,937 | $77,250 | 75 | $90,749 | $64,953 | $93,773 |
| 2023 | $1,683,977 | $-3,132 | $114,031 | $82,250 | 60 | $94,741 | $22,840 | $87,766 |
| 2022 | $1,798,697 | $-8,476 | $114,608 | $80,000 | 68 | $92,993 | $21,313 | $87,096 |
| 2021 | $1,921,692 | $237,001 | $120,319 | $78,000 | 64 | $90,542 | $217,371 | $98,363 |
| 2020 | $1,805,209 | $406,445 | $105,428 | $80,250 | 65 | — | $390,141 | $78,719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $98K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, San Domenico School describes its mission as providing education rooted in inquiry, reflection, and purpose; PBS Foundation says it works to support public broadcasting; and Los Angeles Regional Food Bank says its mission is to mobilize resources to fight hunger. Triangle Land Conservancy describes work to protect natural areas and connect people with nature.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 73 grants totaling $81,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The listed purposes for the largest grants were general operating support.
Among its 2025 grants, the foundation awarded $5,000 to San Domenico School; $3,500 to Chatham University; $2,500 each to PBS Foundation and Light of Life Rescue Mission; and $2,000 each to Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania, KQED, Columbia Law School Fund, Bates College, The HEAL Project, Montessori Day School of Chapel Hill, Northwestern University, and Mainspring Conservation Trust.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: Contact Annette Calgaro at H M Bitner Charit. Application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are provided upon initial contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Holly Bitner Duck, Robin Bitner, Charles McQuiston, Kerry E Bitner, David Vandermast, Charles E Emery, Cynthia Turich, Priscilla Pearson, and John Bitner as co-trustees. BNY Mellon N A is listed as trustee.
Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr's 2025 filing lists 10 officers; 7 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $17K (2025)
Cynthia Turich
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Holly Bitner Duck
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $3K (2025)
John Bitner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Priscilla Pearson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
$4K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Charles E. Emery
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Charles McQuiston
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
David Vandermast
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Kerry E. Bitner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Robin Bitner
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $17K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr
How much does Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr give each year?
Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr gave $81K across 73 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $77K across 75 grants.
What is Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr's typical grant size?
Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,110, across 73 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr that year got $1K on average.
Where does Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr give grants?
Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (22%) and Illinois (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (9 grants), Evanston, IL (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (5 grants) and Chapel Hill, NC (3 grants).
Does Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (73 of 73) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr's largest grantees?
Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr's largest 2025 grantees include San Domenico School ($5,000), Chatham University ($3,500) and PBS Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr?
Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $98K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr?
Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr's EIN?
Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6018931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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