Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable
Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2026 filing reports grants for scholarships, and its 2025 filing describes educational awards for eligible residents of two Kentucky counties.
Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable at a glance
In short: Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable gave $23K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $23,207
- +10.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +54.5% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,365
- -28.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $553
- Total assets
- $472,832
- +1.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists a letter as the application material and PNC Bank NA as the contact for applying. It lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Pnc Bank Na
Mailing address: 1900 East Ninth Street 13Th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 222-9815
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bellamee Sparks Co PNC Bank ($12K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 57 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing describes educational awards for residents of Boyd and Lawrence counties, Kentucky. In 2026, all reported grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 94% 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2021) to $25K (2023). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bellamee Sparks Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $11,603 |
| Cooper Morgan Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $3,868 |
| Gisselle Diaz Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $1,105 |
| Andrew Dearmon Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $829 |
| Anna Li Perkins Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $829 |
| Betsy Fitzgerald Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $553 |
| Ella Sturgill Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $553 |
| Frankie Pennington Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $553 |
| Liliana Dillon Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $553 |
| Makenna Adams Co PNC Bank Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $553 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $472,832 | $35,761 | $29,029 | $23,207 | 17 | $25,207 | $32,473 | $26,815 |
| 2025 | $465,967 | $28,366 | $26,293 | $21,070 | 11 | $23,070 | $25,152 | $25,205 |
| 2024 | $463,982 | $-3,760 | $27,287 | $22,160 | 10 | $24,160 | $8,287 | $23,070 |
| 2023 | $495,076 | $16,245 | $32,597 | $24,789 | 10 | $25,789 | $12,135 | $23,161 |
| 2022 | $510,747 | $124,874 | $27,831 | $21,476 | 9 | $22,476 | $120,767 | $25,790 |
| 2021 | $413,703 | $51,684 | $25,812 | $20,706 | 15 | — | $47,486 | $22,475 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $23,207 through 17 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $276 to $11,603, with a median of $553. The largest grants were $11,603 and $3,868; both were scholarships to individual recipients. All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes award restrictions as applying to residents of Boyd and Lawrence counties, Kentucky, for educational purposes, including tuition, books, room, and board.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists PNC Bank N.A. as trustee. It lists Matt Shamblin, John McGuire, Julie Philips, Lonnie Laney, and Tom Stephens as advisory members.
Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable's 2026 filing lists 6 officers; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $5K (2026)
John McGuire
Advisory Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Shamblin
Advisory Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Stephens
Advisory Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie Laney
Advisory Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Philips
Advisory Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Bush (2022–2023) — Advisory Member
- Former: Jerry Foster (2022) — Advisory Member
- Former: Patsy Ryan (2021) — Committee Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $5K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable
How much does Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable give each year?
Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable gave $23K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $21K across 11 grants.
What is Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable's typical grant size?
Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable's median grant in 2026 was $553, and its average grant was $1,365, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable give grants?
Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (17 grants).
Does Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (17 grants).
Who are Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable's largest grantees?
Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable's largest 2026 grantees include Bellamee Sparks Co PNC Bank ($11,603), Cooper Morgan Co PNC Bank ($3,868) and Gisselle Diaz Co PNC Bank ($1,105), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable?
Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable reported $473K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable?
The 2025 filing lists a letter as the application material and PNC Bank NA as the contact for applying. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable's EIN?
Edgel Paul and Garnet E Thompson Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6206389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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