Tr Paul Family Foundation
TR Paul Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Munhall, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported 26 grants totaling $236,000, with the listed grant purposes described as charitable assistance.
Tr Paul Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Tr Paul Family Foundation gave $236K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Pennsylvania. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $236,000
- +24.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,077
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,584,904
- +3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (7 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (44% 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 Tr Paul Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 800 Martha Street, Munhall, PA 15120
Phone: (412) 462-6100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tr Paul Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shadyside Hospital ($50K). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 156 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (44%), Wyoming (23%), California (13%), Virginia (9%), and Connecticut (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Tr Paul Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 26 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $190K (2023) to $266K (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shadyside Hospital Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Assistance | $50,000 |
| St John's Hospital Jackson, WY | Charitable Assistance | $30,000 |
| Avon Old School Farms Avon, CT | Charitable Assistance | $20,000 |
| Life Ring Foundation Roanoke, VA | Charitable Assistance | $20,000 |
| Jewish Residential Services Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Assistance | $15,000 |
| Jackson Hole Land and Trust Jackson, WY | Charitable Assistance | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson HOL Jackson, WY | Charitable Assistance | $10,000 |
| The Oasis Recovery Center Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable Assistance | $9,500 |
| Agape Farmhands San Rafeal, CA | Charitable Assistance | $8,000 |
| East Cape Comm Urgent Care National City, CA | Charitable Assistance | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,584,904 | $396,487 | $263,882 | $236,000 | 26 | $236,000 | $368,605 | $238,580 |
| 2023 | $4,452,299 | $256,426 | $215,297 | $190,000 | 27 | $190,000 | $231,129 | $224,534 |
| 2022 | $4,411,170 | $249,487 | $283,377 | $257,000 | 36 | $257,000 | $223,110 | $234,912 |
| 2021 | $4,445,060 | $427,357 | $296,103 | $266,000 | 36 | $266,000 | $397,254 | $257,039 |
| 2020 | $4,313,806 | $184,603 | $268,258 | $242,000 | 31 | — | $158,345 | $246,024 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tr Paul Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $239K 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 were recorded as charitable assistance. Among the organizations it supported, Jewish Residential Services said it provides services, resources, and advocacy to help people with disabilities and their families thrive in their communities. Pittsburgh Cultural Trust described its work as presenting performing and visual arts, managing arts facilities, advancing arts education, and developing Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $236,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants included $50,000 to Shadyside Hospital, $30,000 to St John’s Hospital, $20,000 each to Avon Old School Farms and Life Ring Foundation, and $15,000 to Jewish Residential Services.
Other 2024 grants included $10,000 each to Jackson Hole Land and Trust and Community Foundation of Jackson Hol, $9,500 to The Oasis Recovery Center, and $8,000 to Agape Farmhands. Agape Farmhands describes its mission as building a prosperous rural community in Malawi through educating children, empowering girls and women, and equipping men to engage with their families. Life Ring Foundation says it provides charitable and emergency assistance to individuals and tax-exempt organizations and funds scholarships for people to attend Virginia Tech.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Theodore H Paul as president and Samantha Cadenhead as vice-president.
Tr Paul Family Foundation is led by Theodore H. Paul, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Theodore H. Paul
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Cadenhead
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Tr Paul Family Foundation
How much does Tr Paul Family Foundation give each year?
Tr Paul Family Foundation gave $236K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $190K across 27 grants.
What is Tr Paul Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Tr Paul Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,077, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tr Paul Family Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does Tr Paul Family Foundation give grants?
Tr Paul Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (23%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (7 grants) and Jackson, WY (3 grants).
Does Tr Paul Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Tr Paul Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Assistance" (26 grants).
Who are Tr Paul Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Tr Paul Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Shadyside Hospital ($50,000), St John's Hospital ($30,000) and Avon Old School Farms ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tr Paul Family Foundation?
Tr Paul Family Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $236K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $239K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Tr Paul Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were recorded as charitable assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tr Paul Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tr Paul Family Foundation's EIN?
Tr Paul Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0887383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Tr Paul Family Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Tr Paul Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Tr Paul Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tr-paul-family-foundation-morg_f75790b7cc6b4bf4a211dae787287c5a
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