Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr
Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Pennsylvania.
Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr at a glance
In short: Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr gave $109K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,733
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,939
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,100
- Total assets
- $1,931,184
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (215) 553-1204
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr
Who Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA ($27K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 122 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 9% to recipients in Virginia, and 1% to recipients in Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr gives
- 28% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $88K (2023) to $168K (2022). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA Sunbury, PA | General Operating | $24,833 |
| United Way Worldwide Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Transitions of PA Lewisburg, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Variety the Childrens Charity Wexford, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Walking Free Clubhouse Middleburg, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Lewisburg Childrens Museum Lewisburg, PA | General Operating | $4,300 |
| Susquehanna Valley Chorale Lewisburg, PA | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Dig Furniture Bank Milton, PA | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Central Pa Workforce Development Corp Lewisburg, PA | General Operating | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,931,184 | $138,427 | $140,836 | $108,733 | 37 | $130,584 | $130,495 | $108,084 |
| 2024 | $1,933,467 | $172,351 | $126,462 | $98,774 | 37 | $116,341 | $164,872 | $112,332 |
| 2023 | $1,877,615 | $169,843 | $101,408 | $88,045 | 25 | $93,399 | $162,862 | $99,833 |
| 2022 | $1,806,653 | $142,518 | $197,899 | $167,730 | 1 | $184,478 | $132,952 | $150,880 |
| 2021 | $1,815,281 | $202,543 | $120,888 | $97,130 | 22 | — | $190,645 | $114,198 |
| 2020 | $1,736,998 | $156,032 | $122,286 | $92,544 | 27 | — | $143,828 | $98,010 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $108K 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 went to organizations working in areas including community and family services, support for survivors of violence, services for children with disabilities, children’s education and play, choral music, and furniture assistance for local families.
These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own missions. For example, the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA says it works to support healthy spirits, minds, and bodies in its service area. Transitions of PA describes its work as providing survivor-centered resources, prevention, education, and mobilization to address violence and oppression. The Lewisburg Children’s Museum says it offers hands-on educational experiences and opportunities for learning, imagination, and play.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $108,733. Grants ranged from $750 to $24,833, with a median grant of $2,100. The largest award was $24,833 to the Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Other notable awards included $5,000 each to United Way Worldwide, The Salvation Army, Transitions of PA, Variety the Children’s Charity, and Walking Free Clubhouse. The Lewisburg Children’s Museum received $4,300; Susquehanna Valley Chorale and DIG Furniture Bank each received $4,000. The listed grants were for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
BNY Mellon N A is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $12K (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 $12K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr
How much does Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr give each year?
Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr gave $109K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $99K across 37 grants.
What is Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr's typical grant size?
Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr's median grant in 2025 was $2,100, and its average grant was $2,939, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr give grants?
Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lewisburg, PA (6 grants), Sunbury, PA (5 grants), Milton, PA (3 grants) and Danville, PA (3 grants).
Does Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr's largest grantees?
Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Susquehanna Valley YMCA ($27,183 across 2 grants), United Way Worldwide ($5,000) and The Salvation Army ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr?
Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr's EIN?
Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6971532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char 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 February 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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Grantable. (2026). Degenstein Charles B Fdn-Char Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/degenstein-charles-b-fdn-char-tr-morg_2915db347e38408a9035b5591fe3cb14
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