Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust
Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $99K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $4K.
Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust at a glance
In short: Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust gave $3K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,880
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,440
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,440
- Total assets
- $99,029
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Presbyterian Church USA Foundation ($2K). Together the top 2 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust gives
- In 2025 it paid out 65% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $4K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Church USA Foundation Jeffersonville, IN | General Operating | $2,160 |
| Infaith Exton, PA | General Operating | $720 |
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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 | $99,029 | $5,755 | $4,824 | $2,880 | 2 | $3,657 | $4,491 | $5,593 |
| 2024 | $98,092 | $2,081 | $5,313 | $3,389 | 2 | $4,099 | $1,016 | $5,152 |
| 2023 | $101,334 | $9,999 | $5,755 | $3,898 | 2 | $4,576 | $8,981 | $4,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $2K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust
How much does Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust give each year?
Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust gave $3K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 2 grants.
How large is Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust?
Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust reported $99K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (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.
Where does Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust operate?
Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust has awarded grants in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
What is Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust's EIN?
Shoemaker Charles J Bene Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 24-6016222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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