Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr

PITTSBURGH, PA EIN: 25-6018976

The Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Trust (also known as Anne L. and George H. Clapp Charitable and Educational Trust) is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 1949 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the trust operates as a grantmaking foundation with a focus on charitable and educational initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$15.3M

-2.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.0M

+9.1% YoY

Grant Count

-4.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+14.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 areas of interest include:

Child welfare
Education
Social services
Community funds
Limited support for arts and conservation

The foundation demonstrates particular dedication to youth education and closing the opportunity gap.

Grantmaking

The foundation primarily funds general operating support for its grantees.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation funds primarily in:

Pennsylvania
Virginia
North Carolina

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $2.3M (73%)

Virginia $263K (8%)

North Carolina $248K (8%)

Connecticut $120K (4%)

New Jersey $100K (3%)

Massachusetts $30K (1%)

New York $26K (1%)

Florida $25K (1%)

+9 more states

States

California Connecticut Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Mississippi North Carolina New Jersey Nevada New York Ohio Pennsylvania South Carolina Virginia Washington

Cities

AlexandriaAliquippaArlingtonAtlantaBedminsterBethesdaBoardmanBostonBraddockBridgevilleCarnegieCassvilleChadds FordChapinCharlottesvilleChicagoClevelandDelmontDuquesneFarmington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:

Total Assets: $15,263,430
Total Revenues: $874,653
Total Expenses: $1,358,478
Total Liabilities: $0
Investment Income and Dividends: $466,040

Staffing:

3 employees

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$15,263,430	$15,682,375	$15,807,862
Revenue	$874,653	$1,064,042	$1,534,714
Expenses	$1,358,478	$1,171,994	$1,243,604
Qualifying Distributions	$1,125,435	$1,011,553	$1,080,305
Net Investment Income	$680,275	$916,867	$1,372,597
Distributable Amount	$1,185,952	$1,049,231	$1,115,422

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Read to Them ($40,000), Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylva ($30,000), Chatham University ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL HERMITAGE, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
PLANNED PARENTHOOD NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
LAUGHLIN CHILDREN'S CENTER Sewickley, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WESTERN Pittsburgh, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
HUMANE SOLUTION SPAY-NEUTER PROGRAN WINSTON SALEM, NC	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
VMFA FOUNDATION RICHMOND, VA	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
LIGHT OF LIFE RESCUE MISSION PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST PITTSBURGH, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
SAMARITAN COUNSELING SERVICE SEWICKLEY, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
SEWICKLEY VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY SEWICKLEY, PA	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
William Collin CO Annette Calgaro	CO-TRUSTEE	5	$55,000
Hubbard Galbraith CO Annette Calga	CO-TRUSTEE	5	$55,000
BNY MELLON N A	TRUSTEE	1	$184,309

Contact Information

Location: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Telephone: 412-234-1634

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr fund?

The foundation's primary areas of interest include: • Child welfare • Education • Social services • Community funds • Limited support for arts and conservation The foundation demonstrates particular dedication to youth education and closing the opportunity gap.

How do I apply for a grant from Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 89 grants in the most recent fiscal year (ending September 2024) • Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $40,000 • Total giving: $1,000,500 (fiscal year 2024) **Recent Grant Examples:** • Read To Them: $40,000 (General Operating) • Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania: $30,000 (General Operating) • Chatham University: $25,000 (General Operating) • Sheltering Arms: $5,000 (General Operating) • Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank: Grant recipient The foundation pri…

Where does Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr make grants?

The foundation funds primarily in: • Pennsylvania • Virginia • North Carolina

What size grants does Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr award?

In 2024, Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr awarded 88 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr reported a distributable amount of $1.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.