Sundry Charitable Trusts
Sundry Charitable Trusts was a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return: the filing says the trust was terminating per court order and that its final distribution of assets occurred on December 15, 2023. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Sundry Charitable Trusts at a glance
In short: Sundry Charitable Trusts gave $589K across 21 grants in 2023 (avg $28K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 0% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $588,620
- +1672.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 21
- -4.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $28,030
- +1756.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $16,409
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sundry Charitable Trusts
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing says the trust contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because the 2023 filing is marked final and states that the final distribution of assets occurred on December 15, 2023, this is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 116 Allegheny Center Mall P8Yb3502L, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone: (216) 222-3075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sundry Charitable Trusts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was First Presbyterian Ch (Corum) ($117K). Together the top 10 received $490K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 109 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 8% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sundry Charitable Trusts open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
- 100% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 1830% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $589K (2023). In 2023 it made 21 grants totaling $589K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Ch (Corum) Norristown, PA | General Support | $117,198 |
| Abington Home for Friendsinc Tr Douglasville, PA | General Support | $64,263 |
| Trinity Reformed Church Pottstown, PA | General Support | $54,424 |
| Trinity Lutheran Church Fairview Village, PA | General Support | $49,937 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Boston, MA | General Support | $49,156 |
| St Patricks Church-Rector Norristown, PA | General Support | $38,791 |
| Trinity United Church of Christ Skippack, PA | General Support | $38,739 |
| First Presbyterian Church of USA Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $28,030 |
| Home for Orphans of Odd Fellows Shillington, PA | General Support | $16,612 |
| State Orphan's Board Oxford, PA | General Support | $16,409 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $22,899 | $636,647 | $588,620 | 21 | $634,633 | $20,225 | $22,982 |
| 2022 | $612,992 | $-1,987 | $42,537 | $33,216 | 22 | $33,983 | $6,805 | $31,602 |
| 2021 | $657,105 | $64,937 | $45,744 | $30,898 | 23 | $37,398 | $56,153 | $40,434 |
| 2020 | $632,480 | $20,771 | $39,462 | $30,500 | 22 | — | $12,643 | $31,980 |
| 2019 | $651,552 | $86,903 | $40,673 | $32,103 | 21 | — | $79,023 | $32,743 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sundry Charitable Trusts reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2023 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations including churches, an orphan-related organization, and other charitable organizations. The grantees’ descriptions illustrate their varied work: Home for Orphans of Odd Fellows states that its mission is youth education and research in childhood diseases; YWCA Tri-County Area says it is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all; and Montgomery County Foundation describes its work as managing charitable funds and distributing them primarily to meet local needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the trust made 21 grants totaling $588,620. Grants ranged from $5,331 to $117,198, with a median grant of $16,409.
Among the largest reported grants were $117,198 to First Presbyterian Ch (Corum) in Norristown, Pennsylvania; $64,263 to Abington Home for Friendsinc Tr in Douglasville, Pennsylvania; $54,424 to Trinity Reformed Church in Pottstown, Pennsylvania; and $49,937 to Trinity Lutheran Church in Fairview Village, Pennsylvania. Each was reported for general support. The trust also gave $49,156 to First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston, Massachusetts, for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists PNC Bank N A as trustee.
Sundry Charitable Trusts's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $2K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Sundry Charitable Trusts
How much does Sundry Charitable Trusts give each year?
Sundry Charitable Trusts gave $589K across 21 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $33K across 22 grants.
What is Sundry Charitable Trusts's typical grant size?
Sundry Charitable Trusts's median grant in 2023 was $16,409, and its average grant was $28,030, across 21 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sundry Charitable Trusts give grants?
Sundry Charitable Trusts gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norristown, PA (4 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and Pottstown, PA (2 grants).
Does Sundry Charitable Trusts give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sundry Charitable Trusts's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sundry Charitable Trusts's largest grantees?
Sundry Charitable Trusts's largest 2023 grantees include First Presbyterian Ch (Corum) ($117,198), First Church of Christ Scientist ($65,541 across 2 grants) and Abington Home for Friendsinc Tr ($64,263), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Sundry Charitable Trusts fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations including churches, an orphan-related organization, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sundry Charitable Trusts?
The filing says the trust contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Sundry Charitable Trusts required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Sundry Charitable Trusts reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sundry Charitable Trusts's EIN?
Sundry Charitable Trusts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7709635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Sundry Charitable Trusts accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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