Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker PITTSBURGH, PA EIN: 25-1809360

The Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation is a private foundation established in 1998 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a single employee and focuses on providing charitable support through grants and reimbursement of fees allocated to charitable purposes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$21.1M

+1.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.7M

-2.8% YoY

Grant Count

59

+9.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$28K

-11.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M for 2024 — 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 foundation's primary purpose is to reimburse fees allocated to charitable purposes. Key funding areas include:

  • Education — particularly early childhood through high school
  • Scholarships and tuition assistance
  • Human services — including social services and support services
  • Children and youth programs — with emphasis on at-risk youth
  • Community development
  • Transitional living programs

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in:

  • Birmingham, Alabama
  • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Tennessee
  • Alabama

Grant Distribution by State

10states
+3 more states

Cities

AtlantaBessemerBirminghamChelseaColorado SpringsFairfieldHomewoodIndian SpringsJasperLawrenceLeedsMadisonMemphisMonroevilleMontgomeryMountain BrkNew YorkPelhamPippa PassesPittsburgh

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total assets: $21,078,887
  • Total revenues: $1,999,396
  • Total expenses: $1,801,426
  • Total giving: $1,666,400
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$563K$1M$2M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$21,078,887$20,868,034$21,339,218
Revenue$1,999,396$1,346,753$334,961
Expenses$1,801,426$1,816,056$1,946,600
Qualifying Distributions$1,715,677$1,768,626$1,894,282
Net Investment Income$1,939,933$1,297,721$543,188
Distributable Amount$2,020,666$1,732,588$1,780,854

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$460K$920K$1M$2M48 grants202058 grants202159 grants202254 grants202359 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

CHRIST HEALTH CENTER INC$97KTHE WELLHOUSE$95KALICE LLOYD COLLEGE$50KI3 ACADEMY$50KHIGHLANDS COLLEGE$50KCOURT APPOINTED SPECIAL …$50KBOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF WPA$50KEYE & EAR FOUNDATION$50KHOLY FAMILY CRISTO REY C…$50KYWCA OF BIRMINGHAM$50K

Grant Size Distribution

248 grants across all recorded years

201<$50K42$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Christ Health Center Inc ($96,600), The Wellhouse ($95,000), Alice Lloyd College ($50,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALICE LLOYD COLLEGE PIPPA PASSES, KYSCHOLARSHIPS$50,000
NEXT LEVEL SPORTS CAMP SANTA BARBRA, CANEXT LEVEL SPORTS CAMP$40,000
QUARTERBACKING CHILDREN'S HEALTH BIRMINGHAM, ALQCHF/MMQBC ANNUAL$7,500
I3 ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM, ALINTERVENTION AND LEARNING$50,000
RED MOUNTAIN THEATER Birmingham, ALRMT'S 24-25 EDUCATION$5,000
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA Birmingham, ALCHIPS CENTER$15,000
IPC DAY SCHOOL BIRMINGHAM, AEHERO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM$10,000
HIGHLANDS COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM, ALGENERAL SUPPORT$50,000
SAINT ROSE ACADEMY BIRMINGHAM, ALPRIMARY WING FOR SAFETY OF$20,000
KING'S HOME CHELSEA, ALGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

PBC BANK NATRUSTEE$90K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
PBC BANK NATRUSTEE18$90,193
MRS BARBARA A BUGGCO-TRUSTEE1

Contact Information

Address: 500 1st Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3128

Phone: 412-752-5604

Website: www.pnc.com

EIN: 25-1809360

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is to reimburse fees allocated to charitable purposes. Key funding areas include: • **Education** — particularly early childhood through high school • **Scholarships and tuition assistance** • **Human services** — including social services and support services • **Children and youth programs** — with emphasis on at-risk youth • **Community development** • **Transitional living programs**

How do I apply for a grant from Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $1,666,400 (most recent filing) • Typical award range: $2,500–$210,000 • Recent grant volume: 48 grants made in 2024 **Types of Support:** • General operating support • General purpose funding • Project funding • Seed funding • Scholarships **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Christ Health Center: $96,600 • Alice Lloyd College (ALC): $50,000 • Jones Valley Urban Farm

Where does Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in: • **Birmingham, Alabama** • **Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania** • **Tennessee** • **Alabama**

What size grants does Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation award?

In 2024, Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation awarded 59 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation's EIN?

Campbell Estelle S Char Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1809360. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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