Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust
Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $109K.
Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust gave $123K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,193
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,064
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $49,277
- Total assets
- $2,901,581
- -1.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chautauqua Co Humane Society ($49K). Together the top 3 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 8 grants of 15 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2019) to $143K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chautauqua Co Humane Society Jamestown, NY | General Support | $49,277 |
| Northwestern Humane Society Erie, PA | General Support | $49,277 |
| St Peters Episcopal Church Westfield, NY | General Support | $24,639 |
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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 | $2,901,581 | $138,529 | $169,918 | $123,193 | 3 | $130,238 | $109,289 | $156,496 |
| 2024 | $2,932,419 | $476,340 | $163,783 | $127,782 | 3 | $134,478 | $448,588 | $144,480 |
| 2023 | $2,620,699 | $160,548 | $164,581 | $131,082 | 3 | $146,532 | $144,170 | $134,806 |
| 2022 | $2,625,258 | $192,488 | $173,871 | $135,858 | 3 | $152,081 | $174,997 | $140,724 |
| 2021 | $2,605,574 | $250,235 | $169,901 | $131,898 | 3 | $149,818 | $229,680 | $160,611 |
| 2020 | $2,527,318 | $168,677 | $181,109 | $143,352 | 3 | — | $150,135 | $138,617 |
| 2019 | $2,540,258 | $247,650 | $151,283 | $114,658 | 3 | — | $232,308 | $136,288 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $156K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$35K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2024) — 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 $35K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust
How much does Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust give each year?
Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust gave $123K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $128K across 3 grants.
What is Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $49,277, and its average grant was $41,064, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust give grants?
Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (40%).
Does Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust?
Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $130K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $156K (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 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 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 20, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Ruth P Wightman Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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