The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust
The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Coatesville, Pennsylvania. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in 2025, it reported 16 grants totaling $9,600.
The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust gave $10K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $600), mostly in Pennsylvania. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,600
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $600
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $10,816
- +4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (94% 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 Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 Lockharts Lane, Coatesville, PA 19320
Phone: (484) 678-7680
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Peter Church ($4K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 4% to Illinois, 1% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $100; repeat grants $633. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 932% 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 $8K (2023) to $10K (2024). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Peter Church West Brandywine, PA | Gen. Operating | $3,600 |
| Lock Haven University Fd Lock Haven, PA | Gen. Operating | $1,200 |
| Cathlolic Charities Appeal Phil, PA | Gen. Operating | $1,100 |
| United Way of Chester Co Exton, PA | Gen. Operating | $1,000 |
| Society of St Vincent DePaul WestBrandywing, PA | Gen. Operating | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc Chicago, IL | Gen. Operating | $400 |
| St Joseph House East Fallowfield, PA | Gen. Operating | $300 |
| Brandywine Valley Active Agin Coatesville, PA | Gen. Operating | $300 |
| Chester County Library Tr Exton, PA | Gen. Operating | $300 |
| Archbishops Ben for Children Phil, PA | Gen. Operating | $275 |
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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 | $10,816 | $9,194 | $9,930 | $9,600 | 16 | $9,930 | $8,864 | $1,065 |
| 2024 | $10,352 | $6,562 | $10,863 | $10,490 | 16 | $10,863 | $6,189 | $1,455 |
| 2023 | $14,653 | $3,450 | $7,934 | $7,675 | 14 | $7,934 | $3,191 | $1,557 |
| 2022 | $21,137 | $1,643 | $9,884 | $9,490 | 19 | $9,884 | $1,249 | $1,790 |
| 2021 | $28,578 | $1,133 | $9,268 | $8,799 | 16 | $9,268 | — | $2,263 |
| 2020 | $35,662 | $1,916 | $8,602 | $8,205 | 17 | — | $1,974 | $1,963 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $1K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, educational and social-service organizations, and groups addressing health and community needs. A Haven, which received $200, describes its mission as partnering with grieving families through support, community outreach, education, and hope.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $9,600 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $3,600, with a median of $300. Larger grants included $3,600 to St Peter Church, $1,200 to Lock Haven University Fd, $1,100 to Cathlolic Charities Appeal, and $1,000 to United Way of Chester Co. The listed purposes for these grants were general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas Huff and Sandra Huff as trustees.
The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandra Huff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Huff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust
How much does The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust give each year?
The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust gave $10K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 16 grants.
What is The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $600, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust that year got $100 on average.
Where does The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust give grants?
The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Exton, PA (3 grants) and Phil, PA (2 grants).
Does The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust's largest 2025 grantees include St Peter Church ($3,600), Lock Haven University Fd ($1,200) and Cathlolic Charities Appeal ($1,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust?
The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust reported $11K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including churches, educational and social-service organizations, and groups addressing health and community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN?
The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-6903999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Two Dimes Charitable Foundation 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 December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
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