H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One

Private foundation · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 25-6120089
Unknown or not classified

H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One is a private foundation focused on Unknown or not classified, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $272K.

Key facts about H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One

In short: H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One gave $151K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
25-6120089
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$151,346
Grants made (2025)
4
Average grant
$37,837
Median grant
$37,837
Total assets
$2,996,329
Primary geography
Maryland (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.0M

+3.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$151K

+6.3% YoY

Grant Count

4

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

+6.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

CorryWashingtonBaltimore

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K4 grants2019 4 grants2020 4 grants2021 4 grants2022 4 grants2023 4 grants2024 4 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2019) to $173K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $151K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2025

Emmanuel Episcopal Church: $50KEmmanuel Episcopal Church$50KAmerican National Red Cross: $50KAmerican National Red Cross$50KThe Salvation Army: $25KThe Salvation Army$25KYMCA - Corry PA: $25KYMCA - Corry PA$25K

The largest 2025 recipient was Emmanuel Episcopal Church ($50K). Together the top 4 received $151K.

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K8$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 20 (60%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Emmanuel Episcopal Church Baltimore, MDGeneral Support$50,449
American National Red Cross Washington, DCGeneral Support$50,449
The Salvation Army Corry, PAGeneral Support$25,224
YMCA - Corry PA Corry, PAGeneral Support$25,224

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$2,996,329$2,884,624$2,919,210
Revenue$303,637$145,810$94,622
Expenses$192,434$179,850$183,496
Qualifying Distributions$158,788$149,470$151,966
Net Investment Income$272,137$116,038$58,851
Distributable Amount$165,090$158,380$144,054

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 26, 2025)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
  3. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
  7. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • PNC Bank N A

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    $37K (2025)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2024) — Trustee

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

PNC Bank N a — Trustee: $37KPNC Bank N aTrustee$37K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $37K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One

How much does H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One give each year?

H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One gave $151K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $142K across 4 grants.

What is H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One's typical grant size?

H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One's median grant in 2025 was $37,837, and its average grant was $37,837, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One give grants?

H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One's top state is Maryland, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (33%) and Pennsylvania (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Corry, PA (2 grants).

Does H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One?

H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (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 H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One?

H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One is a private foundation focused on Unknown or not classified, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2025.

What is H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One's EIN?

H Bliss Paragraph Thirty One's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6120089. 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.

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