Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn
Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to local charities; its 2025 grants include support for community organizations, emergency services, public safety, education, and food assistance.
Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn at a glance
In short: Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn gave $156K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,000
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,875
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,325,948
- +0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (85% 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 Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to submit a letter stating what the funds will be used for. The filing names the Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee as the contact and states that awards are restricted to local charities.
- Review Cycle
- No submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- No submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Charitable Trust Grant Review Commi
Mailing address: The Tower At Pnc Plaza 300 Fifth A, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (412) 762-5157
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shaler Area School District ($20K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($11,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 117 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing restricts awards to local charities. In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania; the listed recipient-state shares also included Wisconsin (3%), West Virginia (3%), Arizona (2%), and New York (2%). Pennsylvania grantees included organizations in and around Pittsburgh, Etna, Sharpsburg, and Glenshaw.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $156K (2025) to $174K (2023). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $156K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shaler Area School District Glenshaw, PA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Southern Allegheny Valley EMS Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $17,500 |
| Etna Volunteer Fire Department Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $12,500 |
| Etna Community Organization Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Etna Senior Citizens Pitttsburgh, PA | General Support | $7,500 |
| Etna Police Department Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Sharpsburg Community Library Pittsburgh, PA | General Support of Library | $5,000 |
| Sharpsburg Borough Police Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Camp Guyasuta - Boy Scouts of Sharpsburg, PA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Aspinwall Police Department Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,325,948 | $211,916 | $199,365 | $156,000 | 32 | $172,585 | $178,691 | $192,130 |
| 2024 | $3,315,562 | $154,248 | $215,492 | $159,000 | 30 | $174,508 | $129,176 | $178,040 |
| 2023 | $3,378,375 | $730,218 | $214,916 | $174,000 | 20 | $192,519 | $710,907 | $160,295 |
| 2022 | $2,869,171 | $222,060 | $206,071 | $160,744 | 35 | $181,900 | $199,076 | $194,417 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn reported a distributable amount of $192K 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 show support for organizations including fire and EMS services, police departments, a school district, a library, community groups, and charities providing food or other assistance.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Etna Community Organization says it works to build a vibrant, sustainable future where people can thrive and live healthy, fulfilling lives. Bread of Life Food Pantry says it operates a food pantry in rural West Virginia. Fox Families Care says it provides resources to children and families facing financial hardship in the Fox Chapel Area School District.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 32 grants totaling $156,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median of $2,500. Larger awards included $20,000 to Shaler Area School District for general support; $17,500 to Southern Allegheny Valley EMS for general operating support; $12,500 to Etna Volunteer Fire Department for general support; and $10,000 to Etna Community Organization for general support.
Other listed grants included $7,500 to Etna Senior Citizens, and $5,000 each to Etna Police Department, Sharpsburg Community Library, Sharpsburg Borough Police, Camp Guyasuta – Boy Scouts of, Society of St Vincent de Paul, Etna Economic Development, and Aspinwall Police Department. The foundation also gave $5,000 to Second Harvest and Bread of Life Food Pantry, and $2,500 to Community College of Allegheny County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2024 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$39K (2024) → $41K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2022–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $41K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn
How much does Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn give each year?
Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn gave $156K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $159K across 30 grants.
What is Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn's typical grant size?
Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,875, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn give grants?
Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (14 grants) and Sharpsburg, PA (3 grants).
Does Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 66% of Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (11 grants).
Who are Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn's largest grantees?
Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include Shaler Area School District ($20,000), Southern Allegheny Valley EMS ($17,500) and Etna Volunteer Fire Department ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($11,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn?
Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $192K (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 Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including fire and EMS services, police departments, a school district, a library, community groups, and charities providing food or other assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn?
The 2024 filing says to submit a letter stating what the funds will be used for. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn's EIN?
Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6062524. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Clarence S & Margaret F Fugh Fdn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/clarence-s-and-margaret-f-fugh-fdn-morg_743ced39ff164928b209b64801d79822
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