Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar
Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants for scholarships to individual recipients and general support for charitable organizations.
Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar at a glance
In short: Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar gave $54K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,918
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,995
- -25.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,508
- Total assets
- $1,414,249
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar
- 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) 395-6964
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Salvation Army ($3K). Together the top 7 received $16K.
Organizations only. It also paid 11 grants to individuals ($38,418), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 29% to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2024) to $68K (2019). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $38,418 |
| The Salvation Army Hoffman Estates, IL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Mooseheart Child City and School Mooseheart, IL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Bloomington, IL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Lions of Illinois Fdn Dekalb, IL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Bloomington- Normal YMCA Bloomington, IL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Home Sweet Home Ministries Inc Bloomington, IL | General Support | $2,000 |
| Hope School Foundation Springfield, IL | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,414,249 | $72,316 | $83,196 | $53,918 | 18 | $67,543 | $58,837 | $74,444 |
| 2023 | $1,426,099 | $131,623 | $80,258 | $56,157 | 14 | $69,482 | $120,076 | $67,242 |
| 2022 | $1,371,758 | $78,117 | $90,470 | $64,749 | 16 | $76,431 | $67,269 | $67,840 |
| 2021 | $1,385,502 | $146,289 | $79,661 | $61,528 | 18 | $71,976 | $137,464 | $75,197 |
| 2020 | $1,318,993 | $50,045 | $70,195 | $55,678 | 11 | — | $44,399 | $66,333 |
| 2019 | $1,341,810 | $241,505 | $77,334 | $68,104 | 19 | — | $237,432 | $67,014 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included scholarships to individuals and general support for organizations. Mooseheart Child City and School Inc., a 2024 grantee, describes its mission as operating and maintaining a year-round charitable residential school for children in need. Home Sweet Home Ministries Inc., another 2024 grantee, describes its mission as demonstrating Christ’s love through approaches intended to instill hope, restore lives, and build community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $53,918. Grants ranged from $1,381 to $7,157, with a median of $2,508. Individual recipients received scholarship grants, including the largest listed grant of $7,157. Among the listed organization grants, The Salvation Army, Mooseheart Child City and School, and Trinity Lutheran Church each received $2,500 for general support. Home Sweet Home Ministries received $2,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank NA is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar's only listed officer is PNC Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
PNC Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$8K (2019) → $21K (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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $21K, to PNC Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar
How much does Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar give each year?
Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar gave $54K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 14 grants.
What is Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar's typical grant size?
Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar's median grant in 2024 was $2,508, and its average grant was $2,995, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar give grants?
Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomington, IL (3 grants).
Does Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (10 grants).
Who are Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar's largest grantees?
Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar's largest 2024 grantees include The Salvation Army ($2,500), Mooseheart Child City and School ($2,500) and Trinity Lutheran Church ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 11 grants to individuals ($38,418), which are not listed by name. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar?
Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (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 Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar fund?
The available information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants included scholarships to individuals and general support for organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar?
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 Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar's EIN?
Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1338566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/padgett-hilda-m-charit-scholar-morg_854b53dbde174044ba846dbe42a45211
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