Margaretta Churchman Char Trust
The Margaretta Churchman Char Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Ohio and Pennsylvania, including scholarship grants and general support.
Margaretta Churchman Char Trust at a glance
In short: Margaretta Churchman Char Trust gave $130K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,335
- +5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,861
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,278
- Total assets
- $2,606,860
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Margaretta Churchman Char Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact their school counselor and obtain the application form from a guidance counselor. Applicants must be students from Jefferson County, Ohio, and maintain a 3.0 GPA. The application must include two letters of recommendation, a 200-word essay, and a high school transcript.
- Review Cycle
- Early May annually; the filing directs applicants to ask a guidance counselor for the exact date.
- Deadline
- Early May annually; the filing directs applicants to ask a guidance counselor for the exact date.
- Contact
Application contact: See School Counselor
Mailing address: 500 First Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 442-8772
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Margaretta Churchman Char Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Steubenville Catholic Central High Schoo ($11K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 13% to recipients in Pennsylvania. The filing’s scholarship requirements specify that applicants must be students from Jefferson County, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Margaretta Churchman Char Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2020) to $143K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steubenville Catholic Central High Schoo Steubenville, OH | Scholarships | $11,278 |
| Steubenville Baseball Assoc Steubenville, OH | General Support | $11,278 |
| A Caring Place Child Advocacy Winterville, OH | General Support | $11,278 |
| Indian Creek Foundation Winterville, OH | Scholarships | $11,278 |
| United Way of Jefferson County Steubenville, OH | General Support | $11,278 |
| Steubenville City Schools Fdn Steubenville, OH | Scholarships | $11,278 |
| Aim Womens Center Steubenville, OH | General Support | $11,278 |
| Public Library of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | General Support | $11,278 |
| Center of Hope Friendship Room Steubenville, OH | General Support | $11,278 |
| Ohio Valley Youth Network Steubenville, OH | General Support | $11,278 |
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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 | $2,606,860 | $262,948 | $173,566 | $130,335 | 12 | $146,305 | $236,057 | $152,090 |
| 2024 | $2,518,548 | $134,362 | $168,135 | $123,190 | 11 | $138,516 | $109,085 | $145,670 |
| 2023 | $2,553,135 | $219,085 | $167,979 | $130,288 | 12 | $137,464 | $185,598 | $130,361 |
| 2022 | $2,501,749 | $-6,429 | $189,936 | $143,060 | 11 | $150,535 | $29,729 | $137,764 |
| 2021 | $2,698,965 | $258,000 | $164,395 | $114,260 | 10 | $126,571 | $219,815 | $155,369 |
| 2020 | $2,607,154 | $496,239 | $84,417 | $47,101 | 4 | — | $24,967 | $120,974 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Margaretta Churchman Char Trust reported a distributable amount of $152K 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 Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and general support for community organizations.
Among its grantees, United Way of Jefferson County describes its mission as increasing people’s organized capacity to care for one another through support of local United Way agencies. AIM Women’s Center says it helps women choose life by providing support for healthy pregnancy, birth, and family life. Ohio Valley Youth Network says it brings together churches, schools, businesses, and agencies to improve the lives of local children and teens. Center of Hope Friendship Room says it aids homeless and needy people in Steubenville through shelter, food, clothing, and friendship.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the Trust gave 12 grants totaling $130,335. Grant amounts ranged from $8,055 to $11,278, with a median of $11,278.
Grantees receiving $11,278 each included Steubenville Catholic Central High School for scholarships; Steubenville Baseball Association for general support; A Caring Place Child Advocacy for general support; Indian Creek Foundation for scholarships; United Way of Jefferson County for general support; Steubenville City Schools Foundation for scholarships; AIM Women’s Center for general support; Public Library of Steubenville for general support; Center of Hope Friendship Room for general support; and Ohio Valley Youth Network for general support. Two scholarship grants went to individuals through PNC Bank: $9,500 to Analesa Perdue and $8,055 to Janyah Withers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Margaretta Churchman Char Trust'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
$39K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $39K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Margaretta Churchman Char Trust
How much does Margaretta Churchman Char Trust give each year?
Margaretta Churchman Char Trust gave $130K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 11 grants.
What is Margaretta Churchman Char Trust's typical grant size?
Margaretta Churchman Char Trust's median grant in 2025 was $11,278, and its average grant was $10,861, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Margaretta Churchman Char Trust give grants?
Margaretta Churchman Char Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Steubenville, OH (8 grants), Winterville, OH (2 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Margaretta Churchman Char Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Margaretta Churchman Char Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are Margaretta Churchman Char Trust's largest grantees?
Margaretta Churchman Char Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Steubenville Catholic Central High Schoo ($11,278), Steubenville Baseball Assoc ($11,278) and A Caring Place Child Advocacy ($11,278), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Margaretta Churchman Char Trust?
Margaretta Churchman Char Trust reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $146K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $152K (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 Margaretta Churchman Char Trust fund?
No mission statement for the Trust is provided. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and general support for community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Margaretta Churchman Char Trust?
The filing directs applicants to contact their school counselor and obtain the application form from a guidance counselor. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Margaretta Churchman Char Trust's EIN?
Margaretta Churchman Char Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6540910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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