Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M
Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M is a private foundation based in Wintersville, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to schools and school districts, local government entities, and community organizations in Ohio and West Virginia.
Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M at a glance
In short: Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M gave $630K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Ohio. 76% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $630,031
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,501
- +34.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $14,129,704
- +3.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 76% first-time grantees (19 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% 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 Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing lists Thomas P. Timmons as the contact and says to submit a letter. It reports no deadline and no restrictions on awards. The filing also states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas P Timmons
Mailing address: PO Box 2620, Wintersville, OH 43953
Phone: (740) 264-5429
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Steubenville City Schools ($100K). Together the top 10 received $320K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($45,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 186 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 3% to recipients in West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M open to new grantees?
76%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 25 grantees (76%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 16% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $525K (2021) to $644K (2022). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $630K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steubenville City Schools Steubenville, OH | STEM Grant | $100,000 |
| Various Wintersville, OH | Discretionary Funding | $50,150 |
| Saline Township Trustees Hammondsville, OH | Annual Appeal | $27,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $45,000 |
| Steubenville Police Department Steubenville, OH | Annual Appeal | $25,000 |
| City of Steubenville-Beatty Park Steubenville, OH | Annual Appeal | $25,000 |
| Bridgeport Board of Education Bridgeport, OH | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Adena Historical Society Adena, OH | Annual Appeal | $25,000 |
| St Marys School St Clairsville, OH | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Aim Womens Center Steubenville, OH | Annual Appeal | $25,000 |
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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 | $14,129,704 | $1,282,675 | $863,831 | $630,031 | 28 | $672,286 | $1,091,130 | $670,407 |
| 2024 | $13,710,860 | $9,348,771 | $692,725 | $601,200 | 36 | $658,197 | $9,314,243 | $605,845 |
| 2023 | $5,054,814 | $521,952 | $682,857 | $618,229 | 39 | $660,409 | $499,504 | $644,816 |
| 2022 | $5,215,719 | $463,659 | $713,839 | $643,811 | 41 | $690,998 | $440,818 | $662,814 |
| 2021 | $5,465,899 | $463,786 | $602,837 | $524,630 | 42 | $580,491 | $468,620 | $701,451 |
| 2020 | $5,604,950 | $371,670 | $635,514 | $573,304 | 49 | — | $428,944 | $552,891 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M reported a distributable amount of $670K 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 included STEM funding and scholarships for educational institutions, as well as support for local government and community organizations.
AIM Women’s Center, which received $25,000, describes its mission as helping women choose life by supporting healthy pregnancy, birth, and family life. Ohio Valley Youth Network, which received $22,500, says it brings together churches, schools, businesses, and agencies to improve the lives of local children and teens through programs and services grounded in Biblical principles.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $630,031. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median of $20,000.
The largest reported award was $100,000 to Steubenville City Schools for a STEM grant. Other awards included $50,150 in discretionary funding to Various in Wintersville; $27,000 to Saline Township Trustees for an annual appeal; and $25,000 each to Edison Local School District and Bridgeport Board of Education for scholarships, and to Steubenville Police Department, City of Steubenville–Beatty Park, Adena Historical Society, St. Marys School, and AIM Women’s Center for annual appeals. Ohio Valley Youth Network received $22,500 for an annual appeal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Spahn, H. Lee Kinney, and Thomas P. Timmons as trustees.
Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. Lee Kinney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Thomas P. Timmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Daniel Spahn
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $14K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: William Mc Elwain (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 $14K, to Daniel Spahn (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M
How much does Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M give each year?
Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M gave $630K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $601K across 36 grants.
What is Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M's typical grant size?
Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,501, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M that year got $18K on average.
Where does Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M give grants?
Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Steubenville, OH (8 grants), Wintersville, OH (3 grants) and Toronto, OH (2 grants).
Does Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Appeal" (21 grants) and "Scholarship" (5 grants).
Who are Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M's largest grantees?
Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M's largest 2025 grantees include Steubenville City Schools ($100,000), Saline Township Trustees ($27,000) and Steubenville Police Department ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($45,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M?
Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $672K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $670K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included STEM funding and scholarships for educational institutions, as well as support for local government and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M?
The foundation’s filing lists Thomas P. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M's EIN?
Charles M Pugliese and Thelma M's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1784660. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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