Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 25-6585040

Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $449K.

Key facts about Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust

EIN: 25-6585040
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $127,782
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $42,594
Median grant: $51,113
Total assets: $2,932,419
Primary geography: New York (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust's 3 itemized 2024 grants were New York (60%) and Pennsylvania (40%). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 93% 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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.9M

+11.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$128K

-2.5% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$43K

-2.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $77K (60%)

Pennsylvania $51K (40%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

New York Pennsylvania

Cities

ErieJamestownWestfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,932,419	$2,620,699	$2,625,258
Revenue	$476,340	$160,548	$192,488
Expenses	$163,783	$164,581	$173,871
Qualifying Distributions	$134,478	$146,532	$152,081
Net Investment Income	$448,588	$144,170	$174,997
Distributable Amount	$144,480	$134,806	$140,724

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Chautauqua Co Humane Society ($51,113), Northwestern Humane Society ($51,113), St Peters Episcopal Church ($25,556).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CHAUTAUQUA CO HUMANE SOCIETY Jamestown, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$51,113
NORTHWESTERN HUMANE SOCIETY Erie, PA	GENERAL SUPPORT	$51,113
ST PETERS EPISCOPAL CHURCH Westfield, NY	GENERAL SUPPORT	$25,556

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PNC Bank NA	Trustee	7	$33,480

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust?

Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust?

As of 2024, Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust holds $2.9M in total assets with $476K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $128K in 2024.

Where does Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust operate?

Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust has awarded grants in New York, Pennsylvania.

What size grants does Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust award?

In 2024, Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust awarded 3 grants totaling $128K — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $144K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust's EIN?

Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6585040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.