Thomas W Pangborn
Thomas W Pangborn is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 38 grants totaling $1,433,987, including support for organizations in Maryland, Washington, DC, and other states.
Thomas W Pangborn at a glance
In short: Thomas W Pangborn gave $1.4M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Maryland. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,433,987
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,737
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,361
- Total assets
- $25,237,856
- -0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Thomas W Pangborn
- 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: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 752-5629
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas W Pangborn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Archdiocese of Baltimore ($535K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 190 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Maryland recipients received 78% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Washington, DC (10%), Indiana (4%), New York (3%), and Illinois (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Thomas W Pangborn open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 38 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 97% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | General Support | $535,061 |
| Isabel De La Puentedir PLN GIV Washington, DC | General Support | $100,525 |
| Mount Saint Mary's University Emmitsburg, MD | General Support | $71,804 |
| Meritus Medical Center Hagerstown, MD | General Support | $71,804 |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac Notre Dame, IN | General Support | $57,443 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Balto Baltimore, MD | General Support | $46,550 |
| Leaguelittle Flowercntry SCHLS Baltimore, MD | General Support | $43,082 |
| Trustees of the Endowment Fund Baltimore, MD | General Support | $43,082 |
| Stella Maris Inc Timonium, MD | General Support | $35,902 |
| The School Sisters of Notre Dame Baltimore, MD | General Support | $28,722 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,237,856 | $1,575,256 | $1,616,878 | $1,433,987 | 38 | $1,461,013 | $1,429,436 | $1,459,387 |
| 2023 | $25,286,547 | $1,807,170 | $1,529,931 | $1,400,124 | 39 | $1,403,526 | $1,694,413 | $1,430,681 |
| 2022 | $24,907,082 | $857,523 | $1,717,837 | $1,590,543 | 38 | $1,594,039 | $745,401 | $1,404,875 |
| 2021 | $25,774,580 | $1,278,794 | $1,410,333 | $1,298,776 | 38 | $1,303,809 | $1,159,627 | $1,597,673 |
| 2020 | $25,911,047 | $666,384 | $1,327,183 | $1,184,640 | 37 | — | $550,174 | $1,342,759 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas W Pangborn reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for universities, medical centers, religious organizations, and other charitable organizations. Grantee-described missions include Mount Saint Mary’s University’s work to graduate ethical leaders, Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary’s support for hospital work and patient comfort, and Stella Maris’s provision of health and housing services for older adults, people who are sick, and people who are dying.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $1,433,987. Grant amounts ranged from $2,723 to $535,061, with a median of $14,361.
The largest reported grants included $535,061 to the Archdiocese of Baltimore for general support; $100,525 to a Washington, DC recipient for general support; $71,804 each to Mount Saint Mary’s University and Meritus Medical Center for general support; and $57,443 to the University of Notre Dame du Lac for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Thomas W Pangborn's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$50K (2020) → $135K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $135K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Thomas W Pangborn
How much does Thomas W Pangborn give each year?
Thomas W Pangborn gave $1.4M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 39 grants.
What is Thomas W Pangborn's typical grant size?
Thomas W Pangborn's median grant in 2024 was $14,361, and its average grant was $37,737, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas W Pangborn that year got $7K on average.
Where does Thomas W Pangborn give grants?
Thomas W Pangborn gives mostly in Maryland: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (11 grants), Hagerstown, MD (10 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Thomas W Pangborn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Thomas W Pangborn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas W Pangborn's largest grantees?
Thomas W Pangborn's largest 2024 grantees include Archdiocese of Baltimore ($535,061), Isabel De La Puentedir PLN GIV ($100,525) and Mount Saint Mary's University ($71,804), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas W Pangborn?
Thomas W Pangborn reported $25.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Thomas W Pangborn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for universities, medical centers, religious organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas W Pangborn?
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 Thomas W Pangborn's EIN?
Thomas W Pangborn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6073332. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Thomas W Pangborn 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Thomas W Pangborn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/thomas-w-pangborn-morg_24e9f15df0e241c18b4b3a3a7c183275
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