Mary L C Biddle Foundation
Mary L C Biddle Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing is marked as its final return, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Mary L C Biddle Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary L C Biddle Foundation gave $198K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $197,992
- +1719.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,999
- +1388.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Mary L C Biddle Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 442-3927
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mary L C Biddle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Philadelphia ($94K). Together the top 2 received $187K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 grants to individuals ($10,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 47 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mary L C Biddle Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1735% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $198K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Community Services of the Diocese of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $93,596 |
| Center in the Park Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $93,596 |
| 9 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,800 |
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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 | — | $3,179 | $213,804 | $197,992 | 11 | $213,224 | $3,179 | $5,396 |
| 2023 | $210,389 | $35,806 | $16,382 | $10,881 | 9 | $11,974 | $30,954 | $9,379 |
| 2022 | $190,897 | $-1,755 | $18,970 | $10,982 | 9 | $12,420 | — | $10,655 |
| 2021 | $212,889 | $37,677 | $13,803 | $10,790 | 9 | $11,669 | $26,526 | $11,580 |
| 2020 | $188,884 | $4,506 | $19,369 | $10,890 | 9 | — | — | $9,978 |
| 2019 | $204,178 | $35,816 | $18,171 | $10,461 | 10 | — | $28,857 | $11,007 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary L C Biddle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for Episcopal Community Services of the and Center in the Park. Center in the Park describes its own mission as promoting positive aging and fostering community connections for older adults, whose voices shape its activities and direction.
The filing also lists payments to individuals with the purpose “FINANCIALLY AID WOMEN IN” (the stated purpose is incomplete).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $197,992 through 11 grants. The median grant was $1,200; grants ranged from $1,200 to $93,596. Episcopal Community Services of the and Center in the Park each received $93,596 for general support. Eight individuals in Pittsburgh each received $1,200.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank N A was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Mary L C Biddle Foundation's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$8K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $5K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Mary L C Biddle Foundation
How much does Mary L C Biddle Foundation give each year?
Mary L C Biddle Foundation gave $198K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 9 grants.
What is Mary L C Biddle Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary L C Biddle Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $17,999, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary L C Biddle Foundation give grants?
Mary L C Biddle Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Mary L C Biddle Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Mary L C Biddle Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Financially Aid Women IN" (9 grants).
What does Mary L C Biddle Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for Episcopal Community Services of the and Center in the Park. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mary L C Biddle Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Mary L C Biddle Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Mary L C Biddle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mary L C Biddle Foundation's EIN?
Mary L C Biddle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6205851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Mary L C Biddle Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Mary L C Biddle Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mary-l-c-biddle-foundation-morg_1db3f3a5ab3447e1a3c5ddc7887bb449
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