Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD
Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It funds scholarships for Clairton High School graduates attending college, university, technical or trade school, business college, or nursing school.
Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD at a glance
In short: Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD gave $41K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,759
- +97.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,853
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $632,981
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists Clairton Educational Center as the contact and says no special form or application is required. Applicants must be Clairton High School graduates attending college, university, technical or trade school, business college, or nursing school.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 1 annually. The April 1, 2026 deadline is past.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 1 annually.
- Contact
Application contact: Clairton Educational Center
Mailing address: Attn Principal 501 Waddell Ave, Clairton, PA 15025
Phone: (412) 233-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Univ of Northwestern Ohio FBO Anthony ($2K). Together the top 3 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 19 individual scholarships ($36,909), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (74%), Ohio (15%), the District of Columbia (7%), and Michigan (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
How Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD gives
- Giving grew 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2024) to $41K (2025). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 19 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $36,909 |
| Univ of Northwestern Ohio FBO Anthony Lima, OH | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Comm College of Allegheny County FBO Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Univ of Pitt Greensburg FBO Mary Greensburg, PA | Scholarship | $850 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $632,981 | $4,143 | $51,011 | $40,759 | 22 | $44,765 | $11,723 | $36,480 |
| 2024 | $678,075 | $-67,934 | $32,559 | $20,635 | 10 | $26,828 | $12,156 | $43,559 |
| 2023 | $767,367 | $22,933 | $43,213 | $22,036 | 6 | $27,690 | $18,387 | $30,341 |
| 2022 | $788,015 | $412,415 | $38,175 | $25,499 | 11 | $32,437 | $406,997 | $30,636 |
| 2021 | $413,095 | $28,834 | $36,181 | $24,000 | 16 | — | $23,956 | $38,028 |
| 2020 | $416,641 | $21,154 | $33,380 | $22,767 | 14 | — | $17,144 | $34,297 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $40,759. Grants ranged from $250 to $8,500, with a median of $1,500. All listed largest grants were for scholarships. They included $8,500 to the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford for an individual recipient; $3,600 to the University of Akron for an individual recipient; and $3,000 each to Saint Vincent College for an individual recipient, the University of Pittsburgh for an individual recipient, and Howard University for an individual recipient
The 2024 filing says to contact Clairton Educational Center. It states that no special form or application is required and that applicants must meet the school and enrollment restrictions described above.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N.A. as trustee and Roger TachoIr as co-trustee.
Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$9K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Roger Tachoir
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD
How much does Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD give each year?
Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD gave $41K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 10 grants.
What is Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD's typical grant size?
Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,853, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD give grants?
Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (15%) and District of Columbia (7%).
Does Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (22 grants).
Who are Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD's largest grantees?
Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD's largest 2025 grantees include Univ of Northwestern Ohio FBO Anthony ($2,000), Comm College of Allegheny County FBO ($1,000) and Univ of Pitt Greensburg FBO Mary ($850), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 19 individual scholarships ($36,909), which are not listed by name. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD?
Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD reported $633K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD?
The 2024 filing lists Clairton Educational Center as the contact and says no special form or application is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD's EIN?
Picco Clairton HS Scholarship FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6032785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020–2025
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