George & Elizabeth Waters Trust
George & Elizabeth Waters Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $99K.
George & Elizabeth Waters Trust at a glance
In short: George & Elizabeth Waters Trust gave $68K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,006
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,334
- +20.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,715
- Total assets
- $1,294,753
- +2.1% 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 George & Elizabeth Waters Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys Girls Club of Western PA ($23K). Together the top 6 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George & Elizabeth Waters Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2024) to $68K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Girls Club of Western PA Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $22,669 |
| Carnegie Library of McKeesport McKeesport, PA | General Support | $11,334 |
| UPMC MC Keesport Hospital Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $9,715 |
| McKeesport Presbyterian Church McKeesport, PA | General Support | $9,715 |
| YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $8,906 |
| Center for Victims McKeesport, PA | General Support | $5,667 |
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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 | $1,294,753 | $117,396 | $91,522 | $68,006 | 6 | $72,356 | $99,152 | $75,407 |
| 2024 | $1,268,526 | $67,558 | $77,901 | $56,375 | 6 | $60,507 | $50,301 | $72,152 |
| 2023 | $1,279,003 | $31,308 | $77,818 | $58,843 | 6 | $68,187 | $23,299 | $65,705 |
| 2022 | $1,324,729 | $2,546 | $90,157 | $67,219 | 6 | $77,146 | $19,958 | $68,771 |
| 2021 | $1,409,785 | $129,427 | $80,175 | $57,061 | 6 | $68,428 | $114,625 | $78,890 |
| 2020 | $1,361,927 | $45,140 | $85,790 | $59,627 | 6 | — | $34,281 | $69,196 |
| 2019 | $1,405,264 | $209,901 | $79,829 | $58,003 | 6 | — | $200,605 | $66,203 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George & Elizabeth Waters Trust reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George & Elizabeth Waters Trust's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$19K (2019) → $22K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $22K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George & Elizabeth Waters Trust
How much does George & Elizabeth Waters Trust give each year?
George & Elizabeth Waters Trust gave $68K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 6 grants.
What is George & Elizabeth Waters Trust's typical grant size?
George & Elizabeth Waters Trust's median grant in 2025 was $9,715, and its average grant was $11,334, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George & Elizabeth Waters Trust give grants?
George & Elizabeth Waters Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants) and McKeesport, PA (3 grants).
Does George & Elizabeth Waters Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of George & Elizabeth Waters Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are George & Elizabeth Waters Trust's largest grantees?
George & Elizabeth Waters Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Boys Girls Club of Western PA ($22,669), Carnegie Library of McKeesport ($11,334) and UPMC MC Keesport Hospital ($9,715), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George & Elizabeth Waters Trust?
George & Elizabeth Waters Trust reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (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 is George & Elizabeth Waters Trust?
George & Elizabeth Waters Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is George & Elizabeth Waters Trust's EIN?
George & Elizabeth Waters Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7007737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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