Edward C Shoman II Char Tr
Edward C Shoman II Char Tr is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $125K.
Edward C Shoman II Char Tr at a glance
In short: Edward C Shoman II Char Tr gave $87K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $86,592
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,864
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $38,296
- Total assets
- $2,471,753
- +70.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Edward C Shoman II Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland Museum of Art ($38K). Together the top 3 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edward C Shoman II Char Tr gives
- Giving grew 766% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $87K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland, OH | General Support | $38,296 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $38,296 |
| Tallmadge Board of Education Tallmadge, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,471,753 | $1,142,955 | $119,567 | $86,592 | 3 | $92,862 | $124,629 | $113,622 |
| 2024 | $1,448,719 | $125,844 | $107,759 | $82,586 | 3 | $87,542 | $63,004 | $83,037 |
| 2023 | $1,431,246 | $261,346 | $70,782 | $51,144 | 3 | $55,109 | $31,037 | $66,520 |
| 2022 | $1,240,360 | $1,264,667 | $22,176 | $10,000 | 1 | $15,648 | $11,846 | $34,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward C Shoman II Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edward C Shoman II Char Tr's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$30K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2022–2024) — 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 $30K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edward C Shoman II Char Tr
How much does Edward C Shoman II Char Tr give each year?
Edward C Shoman II Char Tr gave $87K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 3 grants.
What is Edward C Shoman II Char Tr's typical grant size?
Edward C Shoman II Char Tr's median grant in 2025 was $38,296, and its average grant was $28,864, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward C Shoman II Char Tr give grants?
Edward C Shoman II Char Tr gives mostly in Ohio: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (44%).
Does Edward C Shoman II Char Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edward C Shoman II Char Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Edward C Shoman II Char Tr?
Edward C Shoman II Char Tr reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (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 Edward C Shoman II Char Tr's EIN?
Edward C Shoman II Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6509265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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