The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation
The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $310K. Net investment income was $252K.
The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation gave $310K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $309,780
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,420
- -23.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $24,780
- Total assets
- $1,958,512
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (60% 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 Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was River Life ($150K). Together the top 9 received $310K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 39 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 208% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2022) to $310K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $310K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| River Life Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Gerald R Ford Presidential Fund Grand Rapids, MI | General Support | $50,000 |
| Rand Corporation Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Warhol New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| The Neighborhood Academy Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $24,780 |
| West Anchorage HS Foundation Anchorage, AK | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ingomar Living Waters Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tererai Trent International Lively, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Assocation Chicago, IL | General Support | $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 | $1,958,512 | $252,068 | $309,780 | $309,780 | 9 | $309,780 | $252,068 | $149,047 |
| 2024 | $2,016,458 | $-105,352 | $234,201 | $225,000 | 5 | $225,000 | $19,470 | $156,340 |
| 2023 | $2,367,088 | $195,993 | $240,030 | $235,000 | 7 | $235,000 | $185,933 | $137,508 |
| 2022 | $2,426,125 | $78,200 | $188,243 | $185,000 | 8 | $185,000 | $67,402 | $139,644 |
| 2021 | $2,511,168 | $36,152 | $318,956 | $285,000 | 10 | $285,000 | $33,742 | $148,875 |
| 2020 | $2,793,972 | $1,792,489 | $15 | — | — | — | $1,792,474 | $96,629 |
| 2019 | $1,001,498 | $11,188 | $3,383 | — | — | — | $8,173 | $113,915 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $149K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation is led by Paul O'Neill Jr., Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul O'Neill Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Nancy O'Neill
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation
How much does The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation gave $310K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $225K across 5 grants.
What is The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $24,780, and its average grant was $34,420, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (16%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include River Life ($150,000), Gerald R Ford Presidential Fund ($50,000) and Rand Corporation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation?
The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $310K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $149K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Paul H O'Neill Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6378671. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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