John a Schroth Family Char Tr
John a Schroth Family Char Tr is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it awarded 58 grants totaling $2,003,113, with grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio and Kentucky.
John a Schroth Family Char Tr at a glance
In short: John a Schroth Family Char Tr gave $2.0M across 58 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Ohio. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,003,113
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 58
- -10.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,536
- +5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $41,663,204
- +0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (21 of 58, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (80% 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 John a Schroth Family Char Tr
- Contact
Application contact: Pnc Charitable Trust Grant Review C
Mailing address: The Tower At Pnc Plaza 300 Fifth A, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 258-3051
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John a Schroth Family Char Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Strategies to End Homelessness ($100K). Together the top 10 received $819K.
Grant Size Distribution
325 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 252 grants of 325 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 20% to recipients in Kentucky. The listed recipients include organizations in Cincinnati and Covington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John a Schroth Family Char Tr open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 58 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 5% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2020) to $2.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 58 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strategies to End Homelessness Cincinnati, OH | Homeless to Homes | $100,000 |
| Zoological Society of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Connecting Community | $100,000 |
| Wesley Community Services Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $95,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Film Commission Cincinnati, OH | Maintaining & Growing | $90,000 |
| Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $84,148 |
| Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, OH | 2015-2016 Marketing Program | $80,000 |
| Freestore Foodbank Cincinnati, OH | Refrigeration Expansion | $74,980 |
| Children's Home of Northern Kentucky Convington, KY | Expansion of Outpatient | $74,880 |
| Life Learning Center Inc Covington, KY | Food Security and Elevated | $60,000 |
| Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Cincinnati, OH | Ovgi Rapid Rehousing | $60,000 |
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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 | $41,663,204 | $2,583,871 | $2,575,259 | $2,003,113 | 58 | $2,197,839 | $2,201,397 | $2,344,215 |
| 2023 | $41,445,853 | $2,321,307 | $2,634,550 | $2,128,098 | 65 | $2,281,225 | $1,967,843 | $2,206,240 |
| 2022 | $41,605,053 | $536,079 | $2,957,311 | $2,359,744 | 64 | $2,549,426 | $746,412 | $2,275,780 |
| 2021 | $44,126,844 | $4,189,258 | $2,658,231 | $2,078,974 | 61 | $2,258,085 | $3,781,394 | $2,530,855 |
| 2020 | $42,643,463 | $-617,643 | $2,499,393 | $1,986,060 | 77 | — | $661,700 | $2,254,231 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John a Schroth Family Char Tr reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
A mission statement for the trust is not provided. Its 2024 grants support organizations working in areas including homelessness, community services, health, poverty alleviation, food access, and wildlife and nature conservation. For example, Strategies to End Homelessness says it leads a coordinated effort to end homelessness in Greater Cincinnati; Freestore Foodbank says it works to eliminate hunger with its community; and the Zoological Society of Cincinnati describes its mission as conserving nature and serving the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 58 grants totaling $2,003,113. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $100,000 each to Strategies to End Homelessness and the Zoological Society of Cincinnati; $95,000 to Wesley Community Services; and $84,148 to Bon Secours Mercy Health Foundation.
The trust’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists the application form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions as “SEE FOOTNOTE.” The filing names PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review C as the contact.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank NA is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
John a Schroth Family Char Tr's only listed officer is PNC Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
PNC Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$267K (2020) → $284K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $284K, to PNC Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John a Schroth Family Char Tr
How much does John a Schroth Family Char Tr give each year?
John a Schroth Family Char Tr gave $2.0M across 58 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 65 grants.
What is John a Schroth Family Char Tr's typical grant size?
John a Schroth Family Char Tr's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $34,536, across 58 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John a Schroth Family Char Tr that year got $34K on average.
Where does John a Schroth Family Char Tr give grants?
John a Schroth Family Char Tr gives mostly in Ohio: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (42 grants), Covington, KY (5 grants), Independence, KY (2 grants) and Highland Heights, KY (2 grants).
Does John a Schroth Family Char Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of John a Schroth Family Char Tr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John a Schroth Family Char Tr's largest grantees?
John a Schroth Family Char Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Strategies to End Homelessness ($100,000), Zoological Society of Cincinnati ($100,000) and Wesley Community Services ($95,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John a Schroth Family Char Tr?
John a Schroth Family Char Tr reported $41.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (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 John a Schroth Family Char Tr fund?
A mission statement for the trust is not provided. Its 2024 grants support organizations working in areas including homelessness, community services, health, poverty alleviation, food access, and wildlife and nature conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John a Schroth Family Char Tr?
John a Schroth Family Char Tr has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is John a Schroth Family Char Tr's EIN?
John a Schroth Family Char Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-7470868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John a Schroth Family Char Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-a-schroth-family-char-tr-morg_7145187af5934a2c89e3b79246a94a48
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