Ruth Beecher H Xi Char Tw

PITTSBURGH, PA EIN: 34-6861417 Website

Ruth Beecher H Xi Char TW is a private foundation established in 1987 and based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable trust with no employees, functioning as a grantmaking entity that distributes funds to nonprofit organizations across multiple states.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.2M

+0.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$97K

-11.4% YoY

Grant Count

-11.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

-0.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth Beecher H Xi Char Tw reported a distributable amount of $122K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports a diverse range of charitable causes, with demonstrated funding interests in youth development, afterschool programming, community support services, and Christian-centered ministries. Recent grants indicate a focus on organizations serving children and families in underserved communities.

Grantmaking

The foundation made at least six grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending September 2024):

Ready to take the next step with Ruth Beecher H Xi Char Tw?

Assess fit for your org Draft an LOI Find open RFPs

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation demonstrates a geographic concentration in Ohio and Pennsylvania, with recent grants to organizations in Salem and Youngstown, Ohio, as well as the Mahoning Valley region.

Grant Distribution by State

Ohio $463K (91%)

Oklahoma $15K (3%)

District of Columbia $10K (2%)

Maryland $10K (2%)

Delaware $5K (1%)

Idaho $3K (1%)

States

District of Columbia Delaware Idaho Maryland Ohio Oklahoma

Cities

AkronBaltimoreBataviaBoardmanColumbusCuyahoga FallsGirardKentMacedoniaMiddletownSalemToledoTwin FallsWarrenWashingtonWestervilleYoungstown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:

Total Assets: $2,209,477
Total Revenue: $141,574
Total Expenses: $134,011
Investment Income: $65,979 (representing an 18.7% increase from prior year)

The foundation's revenue is primarily derived from investment income rather than new contributions, indicating reliance on an established endowment.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,209,477	$2,204,209	$2,219,513
Revenue	$141,574	$132,419	$80,931
Expenses	$134,011	$143,366	$157,217
Qualifying Distributions	$110,463	$125,078	$130,868
Net Investment Income	$119,830	$112,965	$59,336
Distributable Amount	$121,885	$112,635	$126,914

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

56 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brightside Project Inc ($30,000), Heart Reach ($15,000), Young Womens Christian Assoc ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE SALVATION ARMY YOUNGSTOWN, OH	GENERAL PURPOSE	$10,000
HEART REACH YOUNGSTOWN, OH	SUPER KIDS AFTERSCHOOL	$15,000
HUMILITY OF MARY HOUSING PROGRAM Cuyahoga Falls, OH	GENERAL PURPOSE	$6,717
YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOC YOUNGSTOWN, OH	GENERAL SUPPORT	$15,000
Butler Institute of American Art Youngstown, OH	GENERAL PURPOSE	$5,000
United Returning Citizens Inc Youngstown, OH	GENERAL PURPOSE	$5,000
American Red Cross Washington, DC	GENERAL PURPOSE	$10,000
Brightside Project Inc Salem, OH	GENERAL PURPOSE	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

PNC Bank N.A. serves as Tax Manager for the foundation, reflecting the organization's structure as a charitable trust with professional financial management.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PNC BANK NA	TRUSTEE	6	$32,781

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ruth Beecher H Xi Char Tw fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Ruth Beecher H Xi Char Tw?

**Grant Activity (2024)** The foundation made at least six grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending September 2024): • **Brightside Project** (Salem, OH): $30,000 for General Purpose support • **Heart Reach** (Youngstown, OH): $15,000 for Super Kids Afterschool program • **YWCA Mahoning Valley**: $15,000 for General Support **Grant Characteristics** Grants range from $15,000 to $30,000, suggesting a preference for mid-sized awards to established nonprofit organizations. The foundation appe…

Where does Ruth Beecher H Xi Char Tw make grants?

The foundation demonstrates a geographic concentration in Ohio and Pennsylvania, with recent grants to organizations in Salem and Youngstown, Ohio, as well as the Mahoning Valley region.

What size grants does Ruth Beecher H Xi Char Tw award?

In 2024, Ruth Beecher H Xi Char Tw awarded 8 grants totaling $97K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ruth Beecher H Xi Char Tw required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ruth Beecher H Xi Char Tw reported a distributable amount of $122K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.