Lawrence S Holt Trust
Lawrence S Holt Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it reported 15 grants totaling $25,740, all to recipients in North Carolina.
Lawrence S Holt Trust at a glance
In short: Lawrence S Holt Trust gave $26K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in North Carolina. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,740
- +56.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,716
- +56.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $900
- Total assets
- $492,868
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (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 Lawrence S Holt Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states 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 Lawrence S Holt Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Protestant Episcopal Ch ($9K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lawrence S Holt Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 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 (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 $16K (2024) to $30K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Protestant Episcopal Ch Burling Ton, NC | General Support | $8,952 |
| Christ School Inc Arden, NC | General Support | $3,814 |
| Valle Crucis Mission School Valle Crucis, NC | General Support | $2,543 |
| Thompson Children's Home Matthews, NC | General Support | $2,543 |
| Patterson School Patterson, NC | General Support | $2,543 |
| St Mary's College Raleigh, NC | General Support | $1,695 |
| Grace Episcopal Church Foundation Morganton, NC | General Support | $900 |
| Children's Home Society of Greensboro, NC | General Support | $900 |
| First Presbyterian Church Burlington, NC | General Support | $300 |
| Ist Christian United Church Burlington, NC | General Support | $300 |
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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 | $492,868 | $42,308 | $32,383 | $25,740 | 15 | $26,926 | $37,253 | $28,692 |
| 2024 | $483,075 | $26,832 | $22,365 | $16,456 | 15 | $17,571 | $22,108 | $27,106 |
| 2023 | $477,963 | $10,855 | $36,060 | $25,866 | 15 | $34,543 | $11,207 | $25,133 |
| 2022 | $503,438 | $-1,637 | $31,339 | $29,953 | 15 | $29,964 | $11,147 | $26,235 |
| 2021 | $536,199 | $45,018 | $26,433 | $26,098 | 16 | $26,107 | $44,428 | $29,604 |
| 2020 | $517,540 | $16,051 | $27,360 | $25,939 | 16 | — | $15,407 | $26,110 |
| 2019 | $530,068 | $34,960 | $26,335 | $26,083 | 17 | — | $34,698 | $25,952 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence S Holt Trust reported a distributable amount of $29K 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 charitable organizations including schools, churches, and children’s organizations. One recipient, Christ School Inc., describes its mission as producing “educated men of good character,” prepared for college achievement and productive citizenship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 15 grants totaling $25,740. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $8,952, with a median of $900. The largest listed grants included $8,952 to Protestant Episcopal Ch in Burlington, $3,814 to Christ School Inc. in Arden, and $2,543 each to Valle Crucis Mission School, Thompson Children’s Home, and Patterson School. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N A as trustee.
Lawrence S Holt 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
$252 (2019) → $6K (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 $6K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence S Holt Trust
How much does Lawrence S Holt Trust give each year?
Lawrence S Holt Trust gave $26K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 15 grants.
What is Lawrence S Holt Trust's typical grant size?
Lawrence S Holt Trust's median grant in 2025 was $900, and its average grant was $1,716, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lawrence S Holt Trust give grants?
Lawrence S Holt Trust gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, NC (7 grants).
Does Lawrence S Holt Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lawrence S Holt Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lawrence S Holt Trust's largest grantees?
Lawrence S Holt Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Protestant Episcopal Ch ($8,952), Christ School Inc ($3,814) and Valle Crucis Mission School ($2,543), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lawrence S Holt Trust?
Lawrence S Holt Trust reported $493K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $29K (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 Lawrence S Holt Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including schools, churches, and children’s organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence S Holt Trust?
The foundation states 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 Lawrence S Holt Trust's EIN?
Lawrence S Holt Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6203501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Lawrence S Holt 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
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