Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust
The Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing shows grants to preselected charitable organizations, including hospitals, universities, churches, and other nonprofits.
Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust gave $282K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $282,299
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,664
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,661
- Total assets
- $5,125,310
- +1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (64% 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 Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 442-3927
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Salvation Army ($26K). Together the top 10 received $257K.
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
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 18% to New York, 9% to Florida, and 9% to Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $26K first-time, $26K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $215K (2019) to $282K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $282K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General Support | $25,689 |
| March of Dimes Foundation White Plains, NY | General Support | $25,661 |
| American Heart Association St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $25,661 |
| American Cancer Society Hershey, PA | General Support | $25,661 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | General Support | $25,661 |
| Concord Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $25,661 |
| UPMC Mercy (UPMC South Side Location) Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $25,661 |
| Community Living and Support Services IN Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $25,661 |
| Western Pa School for Blind Children Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $25,661 |
| Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $25,661 |
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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 | $5,125,310 | $434,028 | $353,917 | $282,299 | 11 | $294,522 | $378,218 | $309,209 |
| 2024 | $5,043,384 | $368,470 | $333,746 | $262,817 | 11 | $274,487 | $315,147 | $293,962 |
| 2023 | $5,011,674 | $362,568 | $317,688 | $256,501 | 11 | $259,209 | $297,202 | $265,532 |
| 2022 | $4,963,432 | $57,955 | $340,905 | $267,139 | 11 | $269,939 | $67,820 | $277,430 |
| 2021 | $5,248,500 | $535,248 | $308,615 | $229,889 | 12 | $232,947 | $461,817 | $312,617 |
| 2020 | $5,025,134 | $29,818 | $295,566 | $224,521 | 11 | — | $62,128 | $269,708 |
| 2019 | $5,300,882 | $210,140 | $313,517 | $214,939 | 11 | — | $149,104 | $276,715 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $309K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including health, education, religious life, and services for people who are blind or have disabilities. The grantees’ stated purposes are not necessarily the trust’s own mission: for example, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation says it raises funds to support the hospital’s work in patient care, teaching, research, and advocacy to improve the health and well-being of children, teenagers, and young adults.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust gave $282,299 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $25,661 to $25,689, with a median of $25,661. The listed grants were generally designated for general support.
2025 recipients included The Salvation Army in West Nyack, New York ($25,689); March of Dimes Foundation in White Plains, New York ($25,661); American Heart Association in St. Petersburg, Florida ($25,661); Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania ($25,661); and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ($25,661). Other listed recipients included American Cancer Society, Concord Presbyterian Church, UPMC Mercy, Community Living and Support Services, and Western PA School for Blind Children in Pennsylvania, as well as American Printing House for the Blind in Louisville, Kentucky; each received $25,661.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$54K (2020) → $61K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019) — 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 $61K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust
How much does Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust give each year?
Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust gave $282K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $263K across 11 grants.
What is Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $25,661, and its average grant was $25,664, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust that year got $26K on average.
Where does Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust give grants?
Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (5 grants).
Does Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include The Salvation Army ($25,689), March of Dimes Foundation ($25,661) and American Heart Association ($25,661), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust?
Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $295K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $309K (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 Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including health, education, religious life, and services for people who are blind or have disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust?
The trust states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust's EIN?
Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6357829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ruth-e-donnally-charitable-trust-morg_4ae09298d81a4dcb858904aaa1514a3c
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