Standard Charitable Foundation
Standard Charitable Foundation was a private foundation based in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return and says the foundation merged into Dollar Bank Foundation effective November 3, 2021, transferring all its assets; it therefore appears to have wound down as a separate grantmaker.
Standard Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Standard Charitable Foundation gave $186K across 24 grants in 2021 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $185,780
- +35.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $7,741
- +41.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $5,580
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (87% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Standard Charitable Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Timothy Zimmerman
Mailing address: 2640 Monroeville Blvd, Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: (412) 856-0363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Standard Charitable Foundation
Who Standard Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was United Way of SW PA ($25K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that awards were generally limited to communities served by Standard Bank. It identifies the primary market area as Allegheny, Westmoreland, northern Fayette, and southern Bedford counties in Pennsylvania, and Allegany County, Maryland. In 2021, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 13% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Standard Charitable Foundation gives
- 54% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 833% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2020) to $186K (2021). In 2021 it made 24 grants totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of SW PA Pittsburgh, PA | Support Community Members in Need of Shelter | $25,000 |
| Mon Valley Initiative Homestead, PA | Creating Affordable Housing | $15,000 |
| Allegheny County Habitat for Humanity Lavale, MD | Puchase materials for housing projectto assist with the purchase of materials for housing project | $10,000 |
| Hearth Glenshaw, PA | Provide Housing for Women and Children | $10,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Purchase Diverse Books for Programs | $10,000 |
| Strong Women Strong Girls Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | To empower girls to imagine a broader future through mentorship | $10,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission of Western MD Cumberland, MD | Assist in Funding the Homeless Meal Program | $10,000 |
| Westmoreland County Food Bank Inc Delmont, PA | Support the procurement of food for food distribution program | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Laurel Region Greensburg, PA | Rebuild the school based mentoring program so that more vulnerable children can be served | $10,000 |
| Bloomfield-Garfield Corp Pittsburgh, PA | To serve disadvantaged youths through its college and career readiness program | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,305,934 | $188,315 | $185,780 | 24 | $187,180 | $2,305,934 | $22,471 |
| 2020 | $3,215,464 | $96,110 | $140,234 | $136,950 | 25 | — | $96,110 | $131,502 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Standard Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2021 — 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 foundation is provided. Its filing states a preference for funding affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. The 2021 grants also show support for other community needs.
Grantee descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. Mon Valley Initiative describes its mission as strengthening the Mon Valley region through investment in people and places. Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh says it provides children with books and resources to foster a lifelong love of reading. Westmoreland County Food Bank says it works to provide ready access to food for county residents who are hungry or at risk of hunger. These are the grantees’ own missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 24 grants totaling $185,780. Grant sizes ranged from $1,300 to $25,000, with a median of $5,580.
Among the largest awards were $25,000 to United Way of SW PA for shelter support; $15,000 to Mon Valley Initiative for affordable housing; and $10,000 each to Allegheny County Habitat for Humanity for housing-project materials, Hearth to provide housing for women and children, Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh for diverse books, and Westmoreland County Food Bank for food procurement. Other $10,000 awards included grants for girls’ mentorship, a homeless meal program, school-based mentoring, and college and career readiness.
The 2021 filing’s application instructions are historical, not current, because the filing marks the return as final and reports the merger. Those instructions called for a completed application, proof of 501(c)(3) status, recent year-end financial statements, and a written request describing the organization and project, board approval, implementation and evaluation plans, itemized expenses, budget, cost estimates, other funding, and plans to sustain the project. The filing said applications were accepted year-round.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed the following outgoing officers and directors: Terence L. Graft, director; Timothy K. Zimmerman, director and president; Andrew Hasley, director and vice president; Thomas J. Rennie, director; Paul A. Iurlano, director; James D. Bendel, director; Susan A. Parente, treasurer; and Kelly R. Simile, secretary. It listed James P. Wheeler as incoming president and Lisa L. Griffith as incoming director.
Standard Charitable Foundation is led by James P. Wheeler Incoming, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 13 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
James P. Wheeler Incoming
President
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Timothy K. Zimmerman Outgoing
Director & President
New on the 2021 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Hasley Outgoing
Director & Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Berry Grant Iii Incoming
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
James D. Bendel Outgoing
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Joseph R. Toth Incoming
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Lisa L. Griffith Incoming
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Paul A. Iurlano Outgoing
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Terence L. Graft Outgoing
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Rennie Outgoing
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
William M. Elliott Incoming
Director
New on the 2021 filing
No compensation reported
Kelly R. Simile Outgoing
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan A. Parente Outgoing
Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Andrew Hasley (2020) — Director & Vice President
- Former: James D. Bendel (2020) — Director
- Former: Kelly R. Simile (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Paul A. Iurlano (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan A. Parente (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Terence L. Graft (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas J. Rennie (2020) — Director
- Former: Timothy K. Zimmerman (2020) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Standard Charitable Foundation
How much does Standard Charitable Foundation give each year?
Standard Charitable Foundation gave $186K across 24 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $137K across 25 grants.
What is Standard Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Standard Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $5,580, and its average grant was $7,741, across 24 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Standard Charitable Foundation give grants?
Standard Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (10 grants) and Greensburg, PA (5 grants).
Does Standard Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Standard Charitable Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Standard Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Standard Charitable Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include United Way of SW PA ($25,000), Mon Valley Initiative ($15,000) and Allegheny County Habitat for Humanity ($10,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Standard Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing states a preference for funding affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. The 2021 grants also show support for other community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Standard Charitable Foundation?
Standard Charitable Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
How much is Standard Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Standard Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Standard Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Standard Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3219112. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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