Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr
Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $125K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K. Net investment income was $8K.
Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr at a glance
In short: Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,844
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,844
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,844
- Total assets
- $124,567
- +0.9% 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 September 2026.
Who Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Community Alliance of Ne PA ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 $6K (2022) to $6K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Community Alliance of Ne PA Kingston, PA | General Operating | $5,844 |
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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 | $124,567 | $9,479 | $8,293 | $5,844 | 1 | $6,798 | $7,967 | $6,856 |
| 2024 | $123,415 | $4,497 | $8,083 | $5,623 | 1 | $6,542 | $3,023 | $6,692 |
| 2023 | $126,999 | $6,585 | $7,784 | $5,623 | 1 | $6,476 | $4,985 | $6,142 |
| 2022 | $128,201 | $3,074 | $8,370 | $5,623 | 1 | $6,541 | $1,614 | $6,403 |
| 2021 | $133,495 | $21,814 | $8,551 | $5,745 | 1 | $6,747 | $20,183 | $7,075 |
| 2020 | $120,247 | $12,513 | $7,861 | $5,654 | 2 | — | $11,064 | $6,129 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb 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
$2K (2020) → $2K (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 $2K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr
How much does Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr give each year?
Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr?
Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr reported $125K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (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.
Where does Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr operate?
Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr's EIN?
Edward Gelb & Florence Gelb Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6764377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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