Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W
Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $378K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $22K.
Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W at a glance
In short: Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W gave $19K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,000
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,111
- +75.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $378,172
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Luzerne County Historical Society ($7K). Together the top 9 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 $18K (2021) to $22K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Luzerne County Historical Society Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Operating | $7,000 |
| The Westmoreland Club Charitable Fdn Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Operating | $3,500 |
| North Branch Land Trust Dallas, PA | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Fine Arts Fiesta Inc Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Society Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| SPCA Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Operating | $500 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $500 |
| Osterhout Free Library Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Operating | $500 |
| First Presbyterian Church Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Operating | $500 |
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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 | $378,172 | $26,280 | $26,557 | $19,000 | 9 | $21,886 | $21,719 | $20,668 |
| 2024 | $378,541 | $19,160 | $25,415 | $18,000 | 15 | $20,774 | $14,692 | $20,163 |
| 2023 | $384,792 | $19,592 | $24,579 | $18,000 | 11 | $20,596 | $14,722 | $18,604 |
| 2022 | $389,795 | $9,489 | $30,313 | $22,000 | 11 | $24,766 | $5,089 | $19,565 |
| 2021 | $410,621 | $67,458 | $26,179 | $18,000 | 10 | $20,913 | $62,699 | $23,135 |
| 2020 | $367,887 | $37,134 | $25,393 | $20,000 | 12 | — | $33,366 | $18,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $7K (2025)
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 $7K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W
How much does Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W give each year?
Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W gave $19K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 15 grants.
What is Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W's typical grant size?
Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,111, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W give grants?
Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilkes-Barre, PA (6 grants).
Does Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W's largest grantees?
Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W's largest 2025 grantees include Luzerne County Historical Society ($7,000), The Westmoreland Club Charitable Fdn ($3,500) and North Branch Land Trust ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W?
Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W reported $378K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W's EIN?
Reynolds Edith Bene Tr U W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6409220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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