The Frank E Rath Spang & Company
The Frank E Rath Spang & Company Charitable Trust is a private charitable trust established in 1972 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a company-sponsored foundation. It is located at 110 Delta Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$240K
+17.7% YoY
Grant Count
23
+9.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+7.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The trust supports a diverse range of charitable causes including:
- Zoos
- Fire departments
- Performing arts
- Higher education
- Health and medical organizations
- Cancer-related initiatives
The foundation primarily makes unrestricted contributions to public charities across these sectors.
Grantmaking
The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations to date.
Grant Range
s:**
Review Cycle
90 days before the end of each calendar quarter
How to Apply
**
Ready to take the next step with The Frank E Rath Spang & Company?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, with significant grantmaking also reaching Maryland and Kansas. These three states account for 88% of all grants. Overall, grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Status (2024):
- Total Assets: $4,623,459
- Total Revenue: $286,046
- Total Expenses: $269,271
- Annual Income: $4.9 million
Historical Trend:
- Total assets have decreased from $6.7 million in 2011 to $4.6 million in 2024
- Giving rate: 4.2%
Tax Status:
- IRS Ruling Year: 1958
- Tax-exempt since December 1958
- Contributions are tax-deductible
- EIN: 25-6020192
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,623,459 | $4,596,417 | $5,081,464 |
| Revenue | $286,046 | $-202,243 | $-26,159 |
| Expenses | $269,271 | $215,404 | $228,067 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $239,720 | $203,753 | $205,800 |
| Net Investment Income | $256,495 | $193,969 | $198,808 |
| Distributable Amount | $227,939 | $205,461 | $229,209 |
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
117 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Lynne Ellis – Principal Officer
- Frank E Rath Jr. – Trustee
- David F Rath – Trustee
The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANK E RATH JR | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| DAVID F RATH | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Contact Information
- Phone: (412) 963-9363 or (412) 281-2501
- Address: C/O Spang Company, 110 Delta Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
The Best Little Cat House in PA
HARRISBURG, PA
Assets
$281K
Grants
0
Total Given
—
The Irene P Sorbara Charitable Foundation
PITTSBURGH, PA
Assets
$2.5M
Grants
2
Total Given
$131K
Penn and Lisa Seiple Conservancy
SUNBURY, PA
Assets
$1.5M
Grants
0
Total Given
—
Daniel M Tabas Family Foundation
HAVERFORD, PA
Assets
$8.0M
Grants
9
Total Given
$86K
John Griner Charitable Trust
PITTSBURGH, PA
Assets
$394K
Grants
1
Total Given
$20K
Shaffer Family Charitable Trust
BETHLEHEM, PA
Assets
$7.1M
Grants
15
Total Given
$610K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
What could you do with The Frank E Rath Spang & Company on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities