Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr
Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 98 grants totaling $1,000,500, including support for educational institutions, youth and family organizations, arts organizations, and conservation work.
Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr at a glance
In short: Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr gave $1.0M across 98 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,000,500
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 98
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,209
- -10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $15,019,805
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (18 of 98, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (66% 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 Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (412) 234-1634
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Read to Them ($40K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
417 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 413 grants of 417 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Pennsylvania received 66% of grant dollars, followed by Virginia at 13%, North Carolina at 5%, New Jersey at 3%, and New York at 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 98 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 98 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 $921K (2023) to $1.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 98 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Read to Them Richmond, VA | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Chatham University Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Western PA Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Laughlin Children's Center Sewickley, PA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Children's Home of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $15,000 |
| National Aviary Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $15,000 |
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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 | $15,019,805 | $1,065,601 | $1,342,846 | $1,000,500 | 98 | $1,123,220 | $829,699 | $1,227,461 |
| 2024 | $15,263,430 | $874,653 | $1,358,478 | $1,004,915 | 88 | $1,125,435 | $680,275 | $1,185,952 |
| 2023 | $15,682,375 | $1,064,042 | $1,171,994 | $921,165 | 92 | $1,011,553 | $916,867 | $1,049,231 |
| 2022 | $15,807,862 | $1,534,714 | $1,243,604 | $992,000 | 52 | $1,080,305 | $1,372,597 | $1,115,422 |
| 2021 | $15,534,856 | $589,513 | $1,279,290 | $1,056,000 | 87 | — | $450,668 | $1,221,599 |
| 2020 | $16,222,853 | $559,534 | $1,166,213 | $952,000 | 89 | — | $421,148 | $968,105 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Read to Them describes its work as using reading aloud to build connections among families, schools, and communities and cultivate student learning and success. The University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a public research university serving its home region, Pennsylvania, and the nation through education and research. Chatham University says it prepares women and men for purposeful lives and work, while Miss Porter’s School says it educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful, and ethical global citizens.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in music, libraries, housing services, and conservation. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra says its mission is to engage, enrich, and inspire through live musical experiences. Sewickley Public Library provides lifelong learning opportunities, and Western Pennsylvania Conservancy protects and restores natural places and creates green spaces.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 98 grants totaling $1,000,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Listed grants to Read to Them, Chatham University, and the University of Pittsburgh were for general operating support.
The largest 2025 grant was $40,000 to Read to Them. Chatham University and the University of Pittsburgh each received $25,000. Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh received $20,000. Boys and Girls Club of Western PA, Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Virginia Athletics Foundation, Laughlin Children’s Center, Children’s Home of Pittsburgh, National Aviary, Miss Porter’s School, and the Salvation Army each received $15,000. Other 2025 grantees listed include Community Housing Solutions, Pittsburgh Symphony, and Sewickley Public Library, each with a reported grant of $15,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Collin CO Annette Calgaro and Hubbard Galbraith CO Annette Calga as co-trustees, and BNY Mellon N A as trustee.
Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$89K (2020) → $194K (2025)
Hubbard Galbraith CO Annette Calga
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $55K (2025)
William Collin CO Annette Calgaro
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $55K (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 $194K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr
How much does Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr give each year?
Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr gave $1.0M across 98 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 88 grants.
What is Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr's typical grant size?
Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,209, across 98 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr that year got $8K on average.
Where does Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr give grants?
Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (13%) and North Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (44 grants), Richmond, VA (10 grants), Sewickley, PA (9 grants) and Greensboro, NC (4 grants).
Does Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (98 of 98) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr's largest grantees?
Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Read to Them ($40,000), Chatham University ($25,000) and University of Pittsburgh ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr?
Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (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 Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. Read to Them describes its work as using reading aloud to build connections among families, schools, and communities and cultivate student learning and success. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr's EIN?
Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6018976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Clapp G H Decd Char and Ed Tr accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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