Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar
PADGETT HILDA M CHARIT SCHOLAR is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports scholarship grants to individuals and general-support grants to charitable organizations.
Key facts about Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar
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.
- EIN
- 37-1338566
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,918
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- Average grant
- $2,995
- Median grant
- $2,508
- Total assets
- $1,414,249
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$54K
-4.0% YoY
Grant Count
18
+28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-25.3% YoY
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.
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships for individuals and general support for charitable organizations. Among its grantees, Mooseheart Child City and School describes its mission as operating and maintaining a full-time, year-round charitable residential school for children in need. Home Sweet Home Ministries describes its mission as demonstrating Christ’s love through approaches that instill hope, restore lives, and build community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $53,918. Grant amounts ranged from $1,381 to $7,157, with a median of $2,508. The largest listed grants included $7,157 to Kaden Semlow, $4,954 each to Molly Kinzinger and Logan Burk, and $3,853 to Josh Kalmes, all for scholarships. 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.
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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.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2024) to $65K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $54K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kaden Semlow ($7K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kaden Semlow Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $7,157 |
| Molly Kinzinger Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $4,954 |
| Logan Burk Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $4,954 |
| Josh Kalmes Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $3,853 |
| Jazara Norris Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $3,470 |
| Caden Wolfe Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $2,908 |
| Zion Williams Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $2,616 |
| Jenna Churchey Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $2,616 |
| Cade Corcoran Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $2,515 |
| The Salvation Army Hoffman Estates, IL | General Support | $2,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,414,249 | $72,316 | $83,196 | $53,918 (18 grants) |
| 2023 | $1,426,099 | $131,623 | $80,258 | $56,157 (14 grants) |
| 2022 | $1,371,758 | $78,117 | $90,470 | $64,749 (16 grants) |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,414,249 | $1,426,099 | $1,371,758 |
| Revenue | $72,316 | $131,623 | $78,117 |
| Expenses | $83,196 | $80,258 | $90,470 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $67,543 | $69,482 | $76,431 |
| Net Investment Income | $58,837 | $120,076 | $67,269 |
| Distributable Amount | $74,444 | $67,242 | $67,840 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
PNC Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$14K (2022) → $21K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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).
Contact
Mailing address: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 395-6964
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 Pittsburgh, PA (11 grants) and 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 Kaden Semlow ($7,157), Molly Kinzinger ($4,954) and Logan Burk ($4,954), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% 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?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships for individuals and general support for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Padgett Hilda M Charit Scholar?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 ↑
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 2020–2024.
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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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