The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta
The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $190K. Net investment income was $280K.
The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta at a glance
In short: The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta gave $190K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,000
- -28.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,143
- -28.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,585,475
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (53% 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 Thomas Lord Charitable Ta funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vatican Observatory Foundation ($100K). Together the top 7 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 35 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 185% 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 $101K (2019) to $570K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vatican Observatory Foundation Tucson, AZ | General Support | $100,000 |
| Allegheny College Meadville, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Independence, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Fnd Alexandria, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Emmaus Ministries Erie, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Extra Mile Education Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Mother Teresa Academy Clifton Park, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,585,475 | $282,263 | $199,332 | $190,000 | 7 | $191,074 | $279,526 | $103,451 |
| 2024 | $1,503,048 | $257,208 | $268,715 | $265,000 | 7 | $266,028 | $254,228 | $104,002 |
| 2023 | $1,515,328 | $73,169 | $124,053 | $120,000 | 7 | $121,270 | $69,493 | $97,881 |
| 2022 | $1,565,982 | $125,590 | $557,703 | $550,000 | 4 | $551,440 | $123,162 | $119,985 |
| 2021 | $1,996,714 | $269,990 | $322,549 | $315,000 | 10 | $315,851 | $267,941 | $139,744 |
| 2020 | $2,049,178 | $257,119 | $574,538 | $570,000 | 11 | — | $251,640 | $135,683 |
| 2019 | $2,367,706 | $117,816 | $116,336 | $100,650 | 2 | — | $116,021 | $138,416 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta reported a distributable amount of $103K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2024) — Trustee
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 $3K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta
How much does The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta give each year?
The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta gave $190K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $265K across 7 grants.
What is The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta's typical grant size?
The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $27,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta give grants?
The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta gives mostly in Arizona: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (24%) and Ohio (13%).
Does The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta's largest grantees?
The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta's largest 2025 grantees include Vatican Observatory Foundation ($100,000), Allegheny College ($25,000) and Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta?
The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta's EIN?
The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6028793. 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 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- 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 April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 25, 2024)
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