Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char
Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing lists 14 grants totaling $1,627,433, all to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed grantees include educational, Jewish community, food assistance, arts and science, and health care organizations.
Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char at a glance
In short: Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char gave $1.6M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $116K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,627,433
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $116,245
- +41.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $28,890,931
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char
- Contact
Application contact: Pnc Charitable Trust Grant Review C
Mailing address: Pnc Bank 300 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 762-5157
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh ($738K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 89 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $138K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). 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 $1.3M (2020) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Advance Payment of Multi | $738,000 |
| Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Operational Support | $250,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh, PA | Mega Mission Security | $202,500 |
| Pittsburgh Kollel Bais Yitzhor Pittsburgh, PA | Support Yr 3 of 7 | $100,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh Inc Pittsburgh, PA | 1926 Murray Project Yr 2 of | $50,000 |
| Young Men & Womens Hebrew Assn Pittsburgh, PA | Support Yr 2 of 4 | $50,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | Year of 4 of 4 Support | $50,000 |
| The Neighborhood Academy Pittsburgh, PA | Girls Middle School Yr 1 of | $50,000 |
| Chabad of Squirrel Hill Pittsburgh, PA | Capital Campaign Yr 1 of 3 | $50,000 |
| Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh, PA | Operational Support | $33,333 |
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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 | $28,890,931 | $2,383,970 | $2,087,530 | $1,627,433 | 14 | $1,783,420 | $2,098,513 | $1,905,653 |
| 2023 | $28,595,338 | $1,109,850 | $2,062,723 | $1,641,244 | 20 | $1,851,568 | $895,390 | $1,743,475 |
| 2022 | $29,549,900 | $883,977 | $2,091,199 | $1,608,732 | 17 | $1,850,432 | $661,999 | $1,795,292 |
| 2021 | $30,769,396 | $4,007,972 | $1,892,296 | $1,394,856 | 18 | $1,589,551 | $3,700,825 | $1,958,445 |
| 2020 | $28,699,161 | $1,054,753 | $1,737,798 | $1,316,266 | 20 | — | $841,487 | $1,686,911 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char reported a distributable amount of $1.9M 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 show support for organizations with varied purposes. Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh describes itself as an Orthodox Jewish day school focused on education and character; the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank says it works on hunger and its root causes; and Primary Care Health Services says it provides primary and preventive care to medically underserved and indigent populations in Allegheny County. Carnegie Institute describes its work as preserving and expanding art and science resources, while the Jewish Family Assistance Fund says it provides emergency grants to needy families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $1,627,433. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $738,000, with a median of $50,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $738,000 to Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh, $250,000 to Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh for operational support, and $202,500 to The Jewish Federation of for “Mega Mission Security.” Other grants included $100,000 to Pittsburgh Kollel Bais Yitzhor; $50,000 each to Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh, Young Men & Womens Hebrew Assn, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, The Neighborhood Academy, and Chabad of Squirrel Hill; $33,333 to Carnegie Institute; $25,000 to Primary Care Health Services; and $16,000 to Jewish Family Assistance Fund.
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review C as the contact for applications; the form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are referred to a footnote.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists PNC Bank NA as trustee and William C. Rudolph and Charles Perlow as distribution committee members.
Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
PNC Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$199K (2022) → $207K (2024)
Charles Perlow
Distribution Cmttee.
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
William C. Rudolph
Distribution Cmttee.
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (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 $207K, to PNC Bank NA (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char
How much does Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char give each year?
Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char gave $1.6M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 20 grants.
What is Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char's typical grant size?
Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $116,245, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char that year got $36K on average.
Where does Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char give grants?
Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char 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 Pittsburgh, PA (12 grants).
Does Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char's largest grantees?
Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char's largest 2024 grantees include Yeshiva Schools of Pittsburgh ($738,000), Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh ($250,000) and The Jewish Federation of ($202,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char?
Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char reported $28.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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 Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char?
Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char's EIN?
Morris Charles M Tr UA-Char's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6312920. 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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