The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust
The Edna Thomas Memorial 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 $881K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $64K.
The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust gave $50K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,333
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $881,015
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was West Virginia State University Fdn ($13K). Together the top 6 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $43K (2019) to $51K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia State University Fdn Institute, WV | General Operating | $12,500 |
| The Children's Hospital Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $12,500 |
| Zoological Society of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $7,500 |
| The Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $7,500 |
| Inglis House Philadelphia, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Variety Club Camp & Development Ctr Worcester, PA | General Operating | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $881,015 | $75,421 | $70,032 | $50,000 | 6 | $57,534 | $64,120 | $53,928 |
| 2024 | $875,614 | $60,310 | $62,320 | $44,392 | 6 | $51,563 | $48,773 | $51,419 |
| 2023 | $877,692 | $21,361 | $61,200 | $43,568 | 6 | $50,133 | $11,513 | $47,657 |
| 2022 | $917,493 | $89,544 | $64,301 | $45,334 | 6 | $52,338 | $79,038 | $48,623 |
| 2021 | $892,329 | $82,305 | $69,966 | $51,398 | 6 | $58,825 | $70,525 | $55,561 |
| 2020 | $879,990 | $40,605 | $52,601 | $43,222 | 6 | — | $36,124 | $47,289 |
| 2019 | $891,988 | $70,155 | $51,213 | $42,798 | 6 | — | $65,821 | $45,863 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$7K (2019) → $19K (2025)
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 $19K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust
How much does The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust give each year?
The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust gave $50K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $44K across 6 grants.
What is The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust give grants?
The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include West Virginia State University Fdn ($12,500), The Children's Hospital ($12,500) and Zoological Society of Philadelphia ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust?
The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust reported $881K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6384007. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
Live grants for the work The Edna Thomas Memorial Charitable Trust funds
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