Edgar Levenson Trust
Edgar Levenson Trust is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $259K. Net investment income was $232K.
Edgar Levenson Trust at a glance
In short: Edgar Levenson Trust gave $259K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $259,266
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $64,817
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $32,408
- Total assets
- $4,898,830
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Edgar Levenson Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pittsburgh ($162K). Together the top 4 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 20 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edgar Levenson Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $253K (2020) to $296K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $162,042 |
| Carnegie Institute Museum of Art Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $32,408 |
| Rodef Shalom Temple Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $32,408 |
| United Jewish Fed'rn of GRTR PGH Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $32,408 |
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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 | $4,898,830 | $286,538 | $333,122 | $259,266 | 4 | $272,253 | $231,602 | $292,239 |
| 2024 | $4,946,205 | $304,041 | $320,015 | $253,952 | 4 | $266,401 | $250,361 | $271,716 |
| 2023 | $4,966,567 | $69,957 | $355,390 | $290,774 | 4 | $293,714 | $73,880 | $256,894 |
| 2022 | $5,253,183 | $223,686 | $382,322 | $295,918 | 4 | $299,194 | $152,449 | $294,049 |
| 2021 | $5,410,811 | $574,124 | $346,008 | $269,974 | 4 | — | $484,619 | $299,233 |
| 2020 | $5,186,936 | $27,668 | $358,189 | $252,879 | 4 | — | $79,067 | $272,968 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edgar Levenson Trust reported a distributable amount of $292K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edgar Levenson Trust's only listed officer is PNC Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$60K (2020) → $65K (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 $65K, to PNC Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edgar Levenson Trust
How much does Edgar Levenson Trust give each year?
Edgar Levenson Trust gave $259K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $254K across 4 grants.
What is Edgar Levenson Trust's typical grant size?
Edgar Levenson Trust's median grant in 2025 was $32,408, and its average grant was $64,817, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edgar Levenson Trust give grants?
Edgar Levenson Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants).
Does Edgar Levenson Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edgar Levenson Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Edgar Levenson Trust?
Edgar Levenson Trust reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $272K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $292K (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 is Edgar Levenson Trust's EIN?
Edgar Levenson Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3647203. 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.
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 July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work Edgar Levenson Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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