Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust
Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing lists grants to 10 charitable organizations, all in Pennsylvania; the listed grants supported organizations including community, religious, recreation, and animal welfare organizations.
Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust at a glance
In short: Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust gave $62K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,920
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,192
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,192
- Total assets
- $1,166,569
- +1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 762-8660
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Mercer County ($12K). Together the top 10 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). 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
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2024) to $69K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Mercer County Hermitage, PA | General Support | $12,384 |
| Buhl Farm Trust Hermitage, PA | General Support | $9,288 |
| French Creek Council 532 Erie, PA | General Support | $9,288 |
| St John's Episcopal Church Sharon, PA | General Support | $6,192 |
| St Michael Byzantine Catholic Ch Hermitage, PA | General Support | $6,192 |
| Baughman Family Community Center Greenville, PA | General Support | $6,192 |
| Comm Library of Shenango Valley Sharon, PA | General Support | $3,096 |
| FH Buhl Club Sharon, PA | General Support | $3,096 |
| Valley YMCA Hermitage, PA | General Support | $3,096 |
| Humane Society Hermitage, PA | General Support | $3,096 |
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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 | $1,166,569 | $101,105 | $80,849 | $61,920 | 10 | $65,335 | $86,695 | $68,127 |
| 2024 | $1,145,907 | $67,273 | $72,783 | $55,787 | 10 | $59,192 | $53,784 | $65,323 |
| 2023 | $1,150,508 | $26,231 | $76,089 | $59,840 | 10 | $64,118 | $18,590 | $60,064 |
| 2022 | $1,196,723 | $575 | $87,208 | $68,720 | 10 | $71,834 | $14,824 | $62,957 |
| 2021 | $1,286,301 | $120,815 | $79,222 | $60,940 | 10 | $64,526 | $105,449 | $72,304 |
| 2020 | $1,244,608 | $39,796 | $79,268 | $60,481 | 10 | — | $26,089 | $64,019 |
| 2019 | $1,286,524 | $151,774 | $72,559 | $57,419 | 10 | — | $139,662 | $63,513 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. United Way of Mercer County describes its mission as championing the needs of children and families in its region. Buhl Farm Trust describes its work as owning and operating Buhl Park as a community park and public recreation facility for the public, particularly local residents.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported $61,920 in grants across 10 recipients. Grants ranged from $3,096 to $12,384, with a median of $6,192. The largest grants were $12,384 to United Way of Mercer County and $9,288 each to Buhl Farm Trust and French Creek Council 532. Other listed grants included $6,192 each to St John's Episcopal Church, St Michael Byzantine Catholic Ch, and Baughman Family Community Center, and $3,096 each to Community Library of Shenango Valley, FH Buhl Club, Valley YMCA, and Humane Society. Each grant was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N A as trustee.
Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char 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
$15K (2019) → $17K (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 $17K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust
How much does Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust give each year?
Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust gave $62K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 10 grants.
What is Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust's typical grant size?
Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust's median grant in 2025 was $6,192, and its average grant was $6,192, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust give grants?
Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char 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 Hermitage, PA (5 grants) and Sharon, PA (3 grants).
Does Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust's largest grantees?
Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Mercer County ($12,384), Buhl Farm Trust ($9,288) and French Creek Council 532 ($9,288), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust?
Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (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 Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. United Way of Mercer County describes its mission as championing the needs of children and families in its region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust's EIN?
Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5136455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Joseph P Kittredge Jr Char Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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