Norman B Williams Charitable Trust
Norman B Williams Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $856K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $193K.
Norman B Williams Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Norman B Williams Charitable Trust gave $43K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $42,843
- +7.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $14,281
- +7.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $17,137
- Total assets
- $856,238
- +21.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who Norman B Williams Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Carle HLTH Ctr for Philanth GTR ($17K). Together the top 3 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Norman B Williams Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 108% of 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2025) to $47K (2023). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carle HLTH Ctr for Philanth GTR Peoria, IL | General Support | $17,137 |
| YMCA of Greater Peoria Peoria, IL | General Support | $17,137 |
| South Side Mission of Peoria Peoria, IL | General Support | $8,569 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $856,238 | $198,767 | $50,452 | $42,843 | 3 | $44,146 | $193,232 | $40,978 |
| 2025 | $706,833 | $50,558 | $46,600 | $39,768 | 3 | $40,935 | $45,587 | $40,360 |
| 2024 | $702,803 | $39,886 | $47,201 | $41,520 | 3 | $42,616 | $34,412 | $37,138 |
| 2023 | $710,279 | $-21,976 | $54,228 | $46,625 | 3 | $49,344 | $15,454 | $37,064 |
| 2022 | $787,336 | $95,554 | $48,019 | $41,238 | 3 | $44,341 | $91,105 | $43,727 |
| 2021 | $741,732 | $47,920 | $50,380 | $41,238 | 3 | — | $44,702 | $39,263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman B Williams Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norman B Williams Charitable Trust's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $6K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $6K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Norman B Williams Charitable Trust
How much does Norman B Williams Charitable Trust give each year?
Norman B Williams Charitable Trust gave $43K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $40K across 3 grants.
What is Norman B Williams Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Norman B Williams Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $17,137, and its average grant was $14,281, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norman B Williams Charitable Trust give grants?
Norman B Williams Charitable Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Peoria, IL (3 grants).
Does Norman B Williams Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Norman B Williams Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Norman B Williams Charitable Trust?
Norman B Williams Charitable Trust reported $856K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Norman B Williams Charitable Trust?
Norman B Williams Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $856K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Norman B Williams Charitable Trust's EIN?
Norman B Williams Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7201494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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