The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust
The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it gave $124,800 through 10 grants, primarily to organizations in Pennsylvania.
The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust gave $125K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $124,800
- +65.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,480
- +114.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,720,614
- +22.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 726 St James Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232-1437
Phone: (412) 665-1136
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Second Harvest Community Thrift Store ($25K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 45 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 4% to California, and 4% to Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1918% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $125K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Community Thrift Store Sharpsburg, PA | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Trade Institute of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Support for Those in Need | $23,000 |
| CASA San Jose Pittsburgh, PA | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Contribution | $20,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Fire Aid LA Inglewood, CA | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Hello Neighbor Pittsburgh, PA | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Educational Scholarships for Young Employees Based on Merit | $5,000 |
| Ladies of Charity Thiensville, WI | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| 905 Wesa Pittsburgh, PA | General Contribution | $1,800 |
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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 | $2,720,614 | $653,071 | $144,223 | $124,800 | 10 | $134,238 | $548,373 | $132,932 |
| 2024 | $2,213,136 | $427,227 | $85,895 | $75,500 | 13 | $77,500 | $386,083 | $106,727 |
| 2023 | $1,872,968 | $383,152 | $83,123 | $73,200 | 8 | $77,375 | $280,853 | $80,565 |
| 2022 | $1,575,014 | $254,988 | $17,687 | $6,183 | 7 | $10,248 | $186,978 | $68,089 |
| 2021 | $1,339,105 | $546,691 | $40,799 | $32,100 | 7 | $38,153 | $305,085 | $55,986 |
| 2020 | $833,968 | $256,269 | $36,436 | $28,173 | 9 | — | $169,547 | $35,665 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $133K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Trade Institute of Pittsburgh says its mission is to train young people in various trades; Casa San Jose describes itself as a community resource center that advocates for and empowers Latinos; and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank says it works toward lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes. Hello Neighbor says it empowers refugees and immigrants through community connections.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust awarded 10 grants totaling $124,800. Grant amounts ranged from $1,800 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest grants were $25,000 to Second Harvest Community Thrift Store, $23,000 to Trade Institute of Pittsburgh, $20,000 to Casa San Jose, $20,000 to Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, and $15,000 to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Other grants included $5,000 to Fire Aid LA, Hello Neighbor, The Pittsburgh Foundation, and Ladies of Charity, and $1,800 to 905 WESA. The Pittsburgh Foundation’s stated work includes grantmaking across areas such as basic needs, equity and social justice, environmental action, arts and culture, and economic mobility.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan L. Lovejoy, Daniel P. Gallagher Jr., and David R. Lovejoy as trustees.
The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel P. Gallagher Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R. Lovejoy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Lovejoy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust
How much does The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust give each year?
The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust gave $125K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $76K across 13 grants.
What is The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,480, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust give grants?
The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (6 grants).
Does The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Second Harvest Community Thrift Store ($25,000), Trade Institute of Pittsburgh ($23,000) and CASA San Jose ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust?
The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6633955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Lovejoy Family Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lovejoy-family-charitable-trust-morg_43d38fb5ca574f63b106ed1ad89d8167
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