Trust for the Diocese of Penna
Trust for the Diocese of Penna is a private foundation, based in Paoli, PA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $28K.
Trust for the Diocese of Penna at a glance
In short: Trust for the Diocese of Penna gave $1.0M across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $344K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,033,347
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $344,449
- Median grant
- $225,624
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Trust for the Diocese of Penna funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Diocese of Pennsylvania ($1.0M across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Fbo recipient (statement a: various securities: distribution of assets in complete termination) | $782,968 |
| Diocese of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Fbo recipient (statement a: distribution of cash in complete termination) | $225,624 |
| Diocese of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | FBO Recipient | $24,755 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $35,654 | $1,057,430 | $1,033,347 | 3 | $28,428 | $50,213 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Trust for the Diocese of Penna reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Trust for the Diocese of Penna's 2020 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Lucy B. Newlin Sellers
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
William Verplank Newlin
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Trust for the Diocese of Penna
How much does Trust for the Diocese of Penna give each year?
Trust for the Diocese of Penna gave $1.0M across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Trust for the Diocese of Penna's typical grant size?
Trust for the Diocese of Penna's median grant in 2020 was $225,624, and its average grant was $344,449, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Trust for the Diocese of Penna give grants?
Trust for the Diocese of Penna gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does Trust for the Diocese of Penna give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Trust for the Diocese of Penna's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Trust for the Diocese of Penna required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Trust for the Diocese of Penna reported a distributable amount of $50K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Trust for the Diocese of Penna's EIN?
Trust for the Diocese of Penna's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6409728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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