C F Holdship Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 46-3782528

C F Holdship Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 2015. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on providing general support to nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.

Key facts about C F Holdship Charitable Trust

EIN: 46-3782528
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $745,714
Grants made (2025): 48
Average grant: $15,536
Median grant: $15,000
New grantees (estimate): 79% first-time grantees (38 of 48, 2025)
Total assets: $14,267,677
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who C F Holdship Charitable Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for C F Holdship Charitable Trust's 48 itemized 2025 grants were Pennsylvania (61%), Maryland (11%) and Kentucky (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (13 grants), Baltimore, MD (6 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (5 grants). 90% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is C F Holdship Charitable Trust open to new grantees?

79%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 38 of 48 grantees (79%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $26K. How we count

Medians: $13K first-time, $15K repeat.

6% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$14.3M

-0.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$746K

+9.2% YoY

Grant Count

+26.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

-13.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C F Holdship Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $837K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust's grantmaking priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees rather than project-specific funding.

Grantmaking

The foundation distributes grants through general support mechanisms to established nonprofit organizations.

Grant Range

$462 to $88,273

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The trust primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Texas.

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $457K (61%)

Maryland $81K (11%)

Kentucky $77K (10%)

Texas $25K (3%)

Ohio $20K (3%)

All other $85K (11%)

Share of all 48 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Maine New Jersey Nevada New York Ohio Pennsylvania Pw Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

PittsburghPhiladelphiaBaltimoreWashingtonArlingtonHarrisburgWendoverBladensburgMeadvilleWarminsterAnnapolisBeach LakeButlerCarnegieClevelandColumbusTylerWaynesburgAkronAllentown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending May 2024:

Total Assets: $14,360,463
Total Revenues: $672,121
Total Expenses: $845,052
Number of Employees: 1

The foundation maintains substantial assets relative to its annual giving, indicating a long-term grantmaking capacity.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$14,267,677	$14,360,463	$14,510,163
Revenue	$842,220	$672,121	$-34,903
Expenses	$925,154	$845,052	$984,295
Qualifying Distributions	$807,539	$739,677	$867,150
Net Investment Income	$735,382	$568,059	$285,451
Distributable Amount	$837,352	$802,659	$734,430

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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

211 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Western Pa Planned Parenthood ($74,571), Frontier Nursing Service Inc ($74,571), Blessings of Hope ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
WESTERN PA PLANNED PARENTHOOD Pittsburgh, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$74,571
FRONTIER NURSING SERVICE INC Wendover, KY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$74,571
BLESSINGS OF HOPE Ephrata, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
NEW LEASH ON LIFE USA Penn Valley, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$25,000
RIVERLIFE Pittsburgh, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
EDENS FARM Braddock, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,000
DRUEDING CENTER Philadelphia, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
ANDREW CARNEGIE FREE LIBRARY Carnegie, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
CARLOW UNIVERSITY Pittsburgh, PA	GENERAL PURPOSE	$20,000
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY Cleveland, OH	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

PNC Bank N.A. serves as Trustee and Tax Manager

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PNC Bank N a	Trustee	1	$114,836

Frequently Asked Questions

What does C F Holdship Charitable Trust fund?

The trust's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees rather than project-specific funding.

How do I apply for a grant from C F Holdship Charitable Trust?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 44 grants in the most recent fiscal year (ending May 2024) • Total giving: $745,714 • Typical grant range: $462 to $88,273 **Recent Grants (FY 2024-05):** • Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania: $88,273 (General Support) • Frontier Nursing Service Incorporated: $68,273 (General Support) • Waynesburg University: $35,000 (General Support) • Orphans of the Storm: $10,000 (General Support) The foundation distributes grants through general support mechanisms to estab…

Where does C F Holdship Charitable Trust make grants?

The trust primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Texas.

What size grants does C F Holdship Charitable Trust award?

In 2025, C F Holdship Charitable Trust awarded 48 grants totaling $746K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is C F Holdship Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, C F Holdship Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $837K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.