Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust
The Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to nonprofit organizations, primarily in Pennsylvania, including organizations providing early childhood education, community services, and support for people with disabilities.
Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust gave $393K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $392,662
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,540
- -21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,904,712
- +13.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (7 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It describes the process as a written request to the PNC Bank Charitable Trust Committee and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Pnc Bank Charitable Trust Committee
Mailing address: The Tower At Pnc Plaza 300 Fifth A, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 762-5157
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wyoming Valley Children's Assn ($50K). Together the top 10 received $265K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 138 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining reported shares went to Virginia (6%), Indiana (6%), and Oklahoma (1%). The listed grants include organizations in communities such as Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Dallas, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 29 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). 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
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $393K (2025) to $465K (2022). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $393K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Valley Children's Assn Forty Fort, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Misericordia University Dallas, PA | Operating and Endowment | $30,000 |
| United Way of Lackawanna Alexandria, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Allied Services Foundation Clarks Summit, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| United Way of Wyoming Valley Wilkes-Barre, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania Scranton, PA | Capital Improvements | $25,000 |
| American Legion Charities Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Joseph's Center Scranton, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Special Olympics Pennsylvania Norristown, PA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Challenge Program Inc Johnstown, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,904,712 | $1,496,730 | $559,705 | $392,662 | 29 | $471,549 | $1,430,208 | $522,956 |
| 2024 | $6,965,423 | $1,886,345 | $604,685 | $432,706 | 25 | $527,220 | $1,822,210 | $491,176 |
| 2023 | $5,685,912 | $741,071 | $561,911 | $449,338 | 28 | $485,063 | $666,281 | $464,431 |
| 2022 | $5,506,925 | $430,366 | $600,683 | $464,927 | 30 | $502,546 | $336,656 | $486,957 |
| 2021 | $5,679,386 | $401,407 | $543,177 | $397,785 | 26 | $439,570 | $296,590 | $506,712 |
| 2020 | $5,818,957 | $282,644 | $522,687 | $399,767 | 26 | — | $198,449 | $431,967 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $523K 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’s filing does not provide a mission statement. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including early childhood education, higher education, community services, services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, veterans, and sports programs.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Wyoming Valley Children’s Association says it provides early childhood education and related support services to children and families. Misericordia University describes itself as a Catholic liberal arts institution. The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania states that it promotes the general welfare of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Special Olympics Pennsylvania describes a mission of providing sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust reported 29 grants totaling $392,662. Grants ranged from $1,200 to $50,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grant was $50,000 to Wyoming Valley Children’s Association for general support. Other notable awards included $30,000 to Misericordia University for operating and endowment support; $25,000 each to United Way of Lackawanna, Allied Services Foundation, United Way of Wyoming Valley, The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania, American Legion Charities, and St. Joseph’s Center; and $20,000 to Special Olympics Pennsylvania. The grants to The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania and the other listed recipients were reported for capital improvements or general support as specified in the filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Yvette Wentland and James Compton as co-trustees and PNC Bank N.A. as trustee.
Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$91K (2020) → $75K (2025)
Yvette Wentland
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $31K (2025)
James Compton
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $75K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust
How much does Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust give each year?
Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust gave $393K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $433K across 25 grants.
What is Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,540, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust that year got $12K on average.
Where does Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust give grants?
Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (6%) and Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Scranton, PA (7 grants), Wilkes-Barre, PA (2 grants), Dunmore, PA (2 grants) and Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Wyoming Valley Children's Assn ($50,000), Misericordia University ($30,000) and United Way of Lackawanna ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust?
Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $472K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $523K (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 Y Moffat Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s filing does not provide a mission statement. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including early childhood education, higher education, community services, services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, veterans, and sports programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust?
The filing says the foundation 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 Y Moffat Charitable Trust's EIN?
Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6823427. 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 October 2026.
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 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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