Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS
Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $485,000 through 71 grants, with most grant dollars going to Ohio recipients. The foundation says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS at a glance
In short: Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS gave $485K across 71 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $485,000
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 71
- -14.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,831
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,086,564
- +2.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (10 of 71, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 807-6299
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($99K). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
430 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 427 grants of 430 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 2% to recipients in Pennsylvania, and 1% to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 71 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $445K (2020) to $544K (2022). In 2025 it made 71 grants totaling $485K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland Beachwood, OH | General Purposes | $99,000 |
| Case Western Reserve Cleveland, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland, OH | Annual Fund and Operations | $15,000 |
| Mandel Jewish Communty Center Beachwood, OH | Jewish Film Fest | $15,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation Cleveland, OH | Ongoing Support | $11,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Association Pepper Pike, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Society for the Blind Celeveland, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens Akron, OH | Manor House Electrical | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Hillel Foundation Cleveland, OH | Summer Interships | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | Hunger Relief Initiatives | $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 | $10,086,564 | $784,647 | $558,811 | $485,000 | 71 | $522,959 | $755,155 | $572,769 |
| 2024 | $9,859,176 | $655,121 | $567,608 | $469,000 | 83 | $526,914 | $623,836 | $553,876 |
| 2023 | $9,764,348 | $825,950 | $535,220 | $456,000 | 86 | $487,055 | $779,523 | $491,357 |
| 2022 | $9,463,391 | $920,900 | $651,805 | $544,000 | 93 | $589,408 | $873,492 | $502,115 |
| 2021 | $9,211,480 | $763,667 | $560,541 | $458,000 | 97 | $486,776 | $710,505 | $575,999 |
| 2020 | $9,013,365 | $1,641,758 | $530,252 | $445,000 | 93 | — | $1,581,016 | $482,401 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS reported a distributable amount of $573K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, arts and culture, visual accessibility, public broadcasting, neighborhood development, and hunger relief.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: the Jewish Federation of Cleveland says it seeks to promote the well-being and continuity of the Jewish community; the Cleveland Museum of Art describes its dual role as an art museum and a civic and cultural institution; and Playhouse Square Foundation says it presents and produces performing arts, advances arts education, and supports the region’s theater district. The Cleveland Society for the Blind says it provides individualized support and tools for navigating the visual world. Ideastream describes itself as a home for public broadcasting and a source of journalism, stories, and entertainment. Cleveland Hillel Foundation says it provides Jewish cultural, educational, religious, and social programs for students. Neighborhood Progress Inc. describes its mission as fostering communities of choice and opportunity.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 71 grants totaling $485,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $99,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $99,000 to the Jewish Federation of Cleveland for general purposes; $25,000 to Case Western Reserve for general support; $15,000 to the Cleveland Museum of Art for its annual fund and operations; and $15,000 to Mandel Jewish Community Center for a Jewish film festival. Other grants included $11,000 to Playhouse Square Foundation for ongoing support and $10,000 each to the Cleveland Society for the Blind, Cleveland Hillel Foundation, Cleveland Food Bank, Neighborhood Progress Inc., and Ideastream.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Friedmand and Deborah B Friedmand as co-trustees, and PNC Bank N A as trustee.
Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah B. Friedmand
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $12K (2025)
Nancy Friedmand
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $12K (2025)
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$33K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2020–2024) — Trustee
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 $33K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS
How much does Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS give each year?
Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS gave $485K across 71 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $469K across 83 grants.
What is Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS's typical grant size?
Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,831, across 71 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS that year got $4K on average.
Where does Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS give grants?
Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS gives mostly in Ohio: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (39 grants), Akron, OH (6 grants), Beachwood, OH (4 grants) and Parma, OH (2 grants).
Does Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 71) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS's largest grantees?
Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Cleveland ($99,000), Case Western Reserve ($25,000) and Cleveland Museum of Art ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS?
Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $523K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $573K (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 does Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including Jewish community life, arts and culture, visual accessibility, public broadcasting, neighborhood development, and hunger relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS's EIN?
Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6511198. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Emma R Fox Char Trust MUT FDS accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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