Robert Wingett Charitable Trust
The Robert Wingett Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pomeroy, Ohio. Organized in 2007, it funds scholarships and contributions paid from investment earnings.
Robert Wingett Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Robert Wingett Charitable Trust gave $347K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $347,346
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,577
- -25.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $9,280,082
- +48.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Robert Wingett Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing says the Trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It states that the Trust will have preprinted forms and that applicants must be Syracuse, Ohio residents.
- Review Cycle
- August 1. This date is in the past as of October 2, 2026.
- Deadline
- August 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Cathy Crow
Mailing address: 109 West Second Street, Pomeroy, OH 45769
Phone: (740) 591-9995
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Wingett Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department ($50K). Together the top 3 received $73K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($273,933), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 44 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. The filing’s application restriction specifies that applicants must be Syracuse, Ohio residents.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Robert Wingett Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 441% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2020) to $347K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $347K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $273,933 |
| Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department Syracuse, OH | New Safety Uniforms | $50,000 |
| Village of Syracuse Syracuse, OH | Per Instructions of Trust for operating expenses | $13,106 |
| Quinlan Sargent Syracuse, OH | Educational Schloarship | $10,307 |
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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 | $9,280,082 | $856,227 | $509,689 | $347,346 | 11 | $347,346 | $813,638 | $386,913 |
| 2024 | $6,237,229 | $709,077 | $409,862 | $297,698 | 7 | $297,698 | $705,800 | $283,489 |
| 2023 | $6,188,032 | $1,820,158 | $162,198 | $113,086 | 5 | $113,086 | $142,395 | $301,953 |
| 2022 | $1,511,780 | $105,948 | $108,077 | $64,155 | 10 | $64,156 | $87,551 | $70,851 |
| 2021 | $1,513,690 | $226,694 | $85,700 | $54,749 | 11 | $54,749 | $215,563 | $65,772 |
| 2020 | $1,360,432 | $118,886 | $79,029 | $53,094 | 13 | — | $107,657 | $60,573 |
| 2019 | $1,327,029 | $103,103 | $100,069 | $59,484 | 13 | — | $104,980 | $56,151 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Wingett Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $387K for 2025 — 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 Trust states that scholarships and contributions are paid from the earnings of its investments. Its 2025 grants included educational scholarships and support for the Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department and the Village of Syracuse.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Trust made 11 grants totaling $347,346. Grant amounts ranged from $3,855 to $139,319, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $139,319 for an educational scholarship, $50,000 to the Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department for new safety uniforms, and $36,142 for an educational scholarship. The Village of Syracuse received $13,106 for operating expenses per the trust’s instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cathy Crow, Charles B Crow, and Frederick W Crow IV as trustees.
Robert Wingett Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cathy Crow
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $18K (2025)
Frederick W Crow IV
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$1K (2021) → $18K (2025)
Charles B Crow
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$1K (2022) → $18K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ruth E Strode (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $18K, to Cathy Crow (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert Wingett Charitable Trust
How much does Robert Wingett Charitable Trust give each year?
Robert Wingett Charitable Trust gave $347K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $298K across 7 grants.
What is Robert Wingett Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Robert Wingett Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $31,577, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert Wingett Charitable Trust give grants?
Robert Wingett Charitable Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Syracuse, OH (3 grants).
Does Robert Wingett Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of Robert Wingett Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship" (7 grants).
Who are Robert Wingett Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Robert Wingett Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department ($50,000), Village of Syracuse ($13,106) and Quinlan Sargent ($10,307), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($273,933), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Wingett Charitable Trust?
Robert Wingett Charitable Trust reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $347K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $387K (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 Robert Wingett Charitable Trust fund?
The Trust states that scholarships and contributions are paid from the earnings of its investments. Its 2025 grants included educational scholarships and support for the Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department and the Village of Syracuse. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Wingett Charitable Trust?
The filing says the Trust does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert Wingett Charitable Trust's EIN?
Robert Wingett Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5250511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 1, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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