Edwards Catherine R U W
Edwards Catherine R U W is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $328K. Net investment income was $283K.
Edwards Catherine R U W at a glance
In short: Edwards Catherine R U W gave $328K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $66K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $328,290
- +85.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,658
- +85.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $65,658
- Total assets
- $4,924,248
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (60% 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 Edwards Catherine R U W funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Foundation for the Blind ($66K). Together the top 5 received $328K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 25 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Edwards Catherine R U W gives
- Giving grew 85% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $177K (2022) to $328K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $328K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Foundation for the Blind Huntington, WV | General Operating | $65,658 |
| University of Penna Hospital Phila, PA | General Operating | $65,658 |
| Presbyterian Church USA Fdn Jeffersonville, IN | General Operating | $65,658 |
| The Behavioral Wellness Center Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $65,658 |
| Presbyterian Seniorcare Foundation Oakmont, PA | General Operating | $65,658 |
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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 | $4,924,248 | $325,531 | $390,755 | $328,290 | 5 | $353,276 | $282,717 | $299,607 |
| 2024 | $4,998,800 | $83,856 | $245,435 | $177,060 | 5 | $200,750 | $68,020 | $278,939 |
| 2023 | $5,160,710 | $554,129 | $242,392 | $177,060 | 5 | $199,967 | $519,769 | $257,284 |
| 2022 | $4,851,794 | $418,836 | $241,296 | $177,060 | 5 | $202,050 | $381,352 | $293,322 |
| 2021 | $4,674,400 | $214,474 | $299,733 | $244,230 | 5 | — | $182,543 | $279,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edwards Catherine R U W reported a distributable amount of $300K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edwards Catherine R U W's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$52K (2021) → $62K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $62K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Edwards Catherine R U W
How much does Edwards Catherine R U W give each year?
Edwards Catherine R U W gave $328K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $177K across 5 grants.
What is Edwards Catherine R U W's typical grant size?
Edwards Catherine R U W's median grant in 2025 was $65,658, and its average grant was $65,658, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edwards Catherine R U W give grants?
Edwards Catherine R U W gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were West Virginia (20%) and Indiana (20%).
Does Edwards Catherine R U W give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Edwards Catherine R U W's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edwards Catherine R U W's largest grantees?
Edwards Catherine R U W's largest 2025 grantees include American Foundation for the Blind ($65,658), University of Penna Hospital ($65,658) and Presbyterian Church USA Fdn ($65,658), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edwards Catherine R U W?
Edwards Catherine R U W reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $353K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $300K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Edwards Catherine R U W's EIN?
Edwards Catherine R U W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6225449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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