John a Schroth Family Char Tr
The John A Schroth Family Charitable Trust is a private independent foundation established in 2007 and granted 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in August of that year. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the trust is administered by PNC Bank, N.A., as trustee. The organization operates as part of PNC's charitable trust administration portfolio, which manages nearly 200 perpetual charitable trusts and private foundations on behalf of individual donors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41.7M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
-5.9% YoY
Grant Count
58
-10.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
+5.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's grantmaking is guided by the donor's legacy and focuses on supporting organizations that provide direct services to communities. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Community services
- The arts
- Youth development programs
- Human services
- Poverty alleviation
- General nonprofit support
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 58 to 64 grants to nonprofit organizations. Recent grantees have included the Zoological Society of Cincinnati ($100,000), Strategies To End Homelessness ($100,000), Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio & Northern Kentucky ($95,000), Children's Hospital Medical Center, Whiz Kids, Urban Teaching, Transition Success Fund, Strong Cincinnati, and St. Vincent de Paul.
Grant Range
$15,000 to $100,000
Review Cycle
February 1, May 1, August 1, and October 1
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds organizations in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region, with a specific focus on Ohio and Kentucky communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $41,663,204
- Annual giving: $2,003,113 to $2,200,000
- Total revenues: $2,583,871
- Total expenses: $2,575,259
Historical context: The trust maintains substantial assets to support its ongoing grantmaking mission in perpetuity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,663,204 | $41,445,853 | $41,605,053 |
| Revenue | $2,583,871 | $2,321,307 | $536,079 |
| Expenses | $2,575,259 | $2,634,550 | $2,957,311 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,197,839 | $2,281,225 | $2,549,426 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,201,397 | $1,967,843 | $746,412 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,344,215 | $2,206,240 | $2,275,780 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Contact Information:
- Main office: 500 First Avenue, P7-PFSC-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- Phone: (412) 258-3051 (PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Center)
- Cincinnati Regional Contact: Jessica Yankie, 201 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202, (513) 651-8807
- Email: charitabletrusts@pnc.com
The trust has one employee and is administered by PNC Bank, N.A.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNC BANK NA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $283,730 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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