Florence Nesh Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 20-6758590

Florence Nesh Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $330K. Net investment income was $326K.

Key facts about Florence Nesh Charitable Trust

EIN: 20-6758590
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $329,997
Grants made (2025): 6
Average grant: $55,000
Median grant: $50,000
Total assets: $6,937,781
Primary geography: District of Columbia (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Florence Nesh Charitable Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Florence Nesh Charitable Trust's 6 itemized 2025 grants were District of Columbia (47%), Maryland (38%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants). 67% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Florence Nesh Charitable Trust gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
In 2025 it paid out 93% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.9M

-0.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$330K

+4.8% YoY

Grant Count

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$55K

+39.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Florence Nesh Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $395K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Florence Nesh Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $155K (47%)

Maryland $125K (38%)

California $50K (15%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Massachusetts Maryland Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Cities

BaltimoreWashingtonBethesdaPhiladelphiaRockvilleFalls ChurchWashingonChambersburgClarionColumbiaDallasIrvineJohnstownMarlboroughPittsburghSilver Springs

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$6,937,781	$6,985,641	$7,065,607
Revenue	$381,549	$324,235	$-365,414
Expenses	$426,723	$404,790	$453,005
Qualifying Distributions	$366,631	$349,354	$397,146
Net Investment Income	$325,525	$268,828	$135,453
Distributable Amount	$394,767	$364,444	$346,794

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

33 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Florence Nesh Charitable Trust

Foundation

Florence Nesh Charitable Trust Grant

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Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Georgetown University ($95,000), Childrens Research Institute ($60,000), Suburban Hospital Foundation ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY Washington, DC	SCHOOL OF NURSING AND	$95,000
CHILDRENS RESEARCH INSTITUTE Washington, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$60,000
SUBURBAN HOSPITAL FOUNDATION Bethesda, MD	CLINICAL LADDER PROGRAM	$50,000
ORTHOBIOLOGICS RESEARCH INITIATIVE Rockville, MD	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
ARTHRITIS NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION Irvine, CA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$50,000
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE Baltimore, MD	GENERAL SUPPORT	$24,997

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PNC Bank N a	Trustee	1	$61,712

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florence Nesh Charitable Trust?

Florence Nesh Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $6.9M in total assets as of 2025.

How large is Florence Nesh Charitable Trust?

As of 2025, Florence Nesh Charitable Trust holds $6.9M in total assets with $382K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $330K in 2025.

Where does Florence Nesh Charitable Trust operate?

Florence Nesh Charitable Trust has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does Florence Nesh Charitable Trust award?

In 2025, Florence Nesh Charitable Trust awarded 6 grants totaling $330K — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Florence Nesh Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Florence Nesh Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $395K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Florence Nesh Charitable Trust's EIN?

Florence Nesh Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6758590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.