English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it made 109 grants totaling $6,351,165, with all reported grant dollars going to recipients in Indiana.
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn at a glance
In short: English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn gave $6.4M across 109 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Indiana. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,351,165
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 109
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,268
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $144,783,673
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (10 of 109, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names the Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee as the contact and refers to a footnote for forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; further application details are not provided here.
- Contact
Application contact: Charitable Trust Grant Review Commi
Mailing address: Tower At Pnc Plaza 300 Fifth Ave M, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 995-1770
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn
Who English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bridge of Grace Inc ($550K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
537 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 323 grants of 537 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 109 itemized grants.
Cities
Is English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 109 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.1M (2019) to $6.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 109 grants totaling $6.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge of Grace Inc Ft Wayne, IN | Hope Unleashed Campaign | $550,000 |
| Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Operating Support | $270,000 |
| Taylor University Inc Upland, IN | Advancing the Arts Campaign | $250,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana Fort Wayne, IN | Jani Student Programming | $239,800 |
| Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Fort Wayne, IN | 2023 Annual Fund | $210,000 |
| Trine University Inc Angola, IN | College of Health | $200,000 |
| Neighborhood Health Clinics Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Sliding Fee Scale Program | $200,000 |
| Unity Performing Arts Foundation Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Youth Choral Program | $200,000 |
| Purdue University Lafayette, IN | Omnibus Series/Doermer | $200,000 |
| Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities Fort Wayne, IN | Core Programs | $175,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144,783,673 | $9,533,402 | $7,768,900 | $6,351,165 | 109 | $7,014,067 | $8,847,697 | $8,114,638 |
| 2023 | $141,874,341 | $9,098,895 | $7,835,203 | $6,547,500 | 107 | $7,314,672 | $8,421,762 | $7,184,904 |
| 2022 | $141,626,943 | $-340,433 | $8,485,389 | $6,901,154 | 104 | $7,808,829 | $2,378,124 | $7,426,969 |
| 2021 | $150,419,755 | $42,613,149 | $8,804,609 | $6,801,286 | 112 | $7,652,269 | $42,167,781 | $7,744,469 |
| 2020 | $116,754,749 | $4,652,729 | $7,375,179 | $6,208,429 | 105 | — | $4,143,542 | $7,445,666 |
| 2019 | $119,541,116 | $8,084,961 | $7,244,423 | $6,098,350 | 95 | — | $7,769,811 | $6,931,703 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn reported a distributable amount of $8.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included operating support and arts campaigns, student programming, a sliding-fee health program, a youth choral program, and core programs for people with disabilities.
Among the grantees, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic says its mission is to foster lifelong love of music through performances and educational experiences. Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne says it supports arts and culture to enhance quality of life and economic viability in Northeast Indiana. Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana says it inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Turnstone says it provides comprehensive services and programs to help people with disabilities achieve their potential.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 109 grants totaling $6,351,165. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $550,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants included $550,000 to Bridge of Grace Inc. for the Hope Unleashed Campaign; $270,000 to the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra for operating support; $250,000 to Taylor University for its Advancing the Arts Campaign; and $239,800 to Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana for student programming. Other notable awards included $210,000 to Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne for its 2023 Annual Fund and $200,000 each to Trine University for its College of Health, Neighborhood Health Clinics for its sliding-fee-scale program, Unity Performing Arts Foundation for its youth choral program, and Purdue University for the Omnibus Series/Doermer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank NA is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's only listed officer is PNC Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
PNC Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$605K (2019) → $709K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $709K, to PNC Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn
How much does English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn give each year?
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn gave $6.4M across 109 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.5M across 107 grants.
What is English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's typical grant size?
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $58,268, across 109 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn that year got $26K on average.
Where does English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn give grants?
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (89 grants), Huntington, IN (2 grants), South Bend, IN (2 grants) and New Haven, IN (2 grants).
Does English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 24% of English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 109) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's largest grantees?
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's largest 2024 grantees include Bridge of Grace Inc ($550,000), Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra Inc ($270,000) and Taylor University Inc ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn?
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn reported $144.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.1M (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 English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included operating support and arts campaigns, student programming, a sliding-fee health program, a youth choral program, and core programs for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn?
The 2024 filing names the Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee as the contact and refers to a footnote for forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's EIN?
English-Bonter-Mitchell Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6247168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 28, 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 November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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