Robert Y Moffat Charitable Trust
The Robert Y Moffat Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 2002. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.0M
+22.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$433K
-3.7% YoY
Grant Count
25
-10.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
+7.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust does not maintain a published mission statement. However, its funding priorities include:
- Human services
- Health
- Education
- Children and youth
- General operating support
- Endowment funding
- Building funds and equipment
- Project support
The trust has demonstrated particular interest in supporting initiatives such as school success programs, research fairs, imagination libraries, and facility improvements including steeple repairs and kitchen and bathroom renovations.
Grantmaking
The trust provides general support, challenge grants, equipment funding, building funds, and endowment support.
Grant Range
$1,000–$76,789
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds nonprofit organizations in Pennsylvania, with emphasis on Lackawanna County. It also makes grants in Tennessee and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $5,685,912
- Total revenues: $741,071
- Total expenses: $561,911
- Total liabilities: $0
- Number of employees: 1
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,965,423 | $5,685,912 | $5,506,925 |
| Revenue | $1,886,345 | $741,071 | $430,366 |
| Expenses | $604,685 | $561,911 | $600,683 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $527,220 | $485,063 | $502,546 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,822,210 | $666,281 | $336,656 |
| Distributable Amount | $491,176 | $464,431 | $486,957 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank N.A. serves as Co-Trustee and Vice President of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNC BANK N A | CO-TRUSTEE | 15 | $73,352 |
| YVETTE WENTLAND | CO-TRUSTEE | 6 | $27,459 |
| JAMES COMPTON | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The trust has continued active grantmaking, with recent grants supporting educational institutions, community monuments, and social service organizations across its geographic focus areas.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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