Samuel-edith Justus Char Trust
The Samuel-Edith Justus Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 2015, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a staff of one employee.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.2M
-4.0% YoY
Grant Count
32
+28.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-25.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust's stated purpose is the recovery of prior year grants paid. The foundation makes grants to charitable organizations across various sectors, with a demonstrated focus on community development, youth services, and social services programming.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the trust made 27 grants to organizations throughout Pennsylvania and beyond. Recent grants include:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, with a concentration in the western region of the state including Pittsburgh, Franklin-Grove City, Venango County, and Emlenton.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $26,121,628
- Total Revenues: $1,362,958
- Total Expenses: $1,511,966
- Number of Employees: 1
The trust maintains substantial assets relative to its annual grantmaking activity, indicating capacity for sustained funding over time.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
141 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Samuel-edith Justus Char Trust
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNC BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 32 | $164,249 |
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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