Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund
Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $156,687, all to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund at a glance
In short: Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund gave $157K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 100% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,687
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,244
- -35.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,343,455
- +3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (11 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev as the contact and refers to a footnote for application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions (“SEE FOOTNOTE” for each).
- Contact
Application contact: Pnc Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev
Mailing address: Tower At Pnc Plaza 300 Fifth Ave M, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 209-4802
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Citizen Science Lab ($27K). Together the top 10 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 47 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 11 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $14K. How we count
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $148K (2021) to $170K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Citizen Science Lab Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $26,710 |
| Pittsburgh Conservation Corps Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Learning Disabilities Association Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $17,500 |
| Brashear Association Inc Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Project Destiny Inc Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Ach Clear Pathways Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| North Side Partnership Project Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $15,000 |
| A Schools Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Deaf Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $8,977 |
| Prototype PGH Inc Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $8,500 |
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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 | $3,343,455 | $336,899 | $214,506 | $156,687 | 11 | $176,185 | $302,987 | $185,468 |
| 2024 | $3,220,278 | $227,988 | $206,050 | $153,885 | 7 | $172,581 | $190,313 | $175,383 |
| 2023 | $3,199,048 | $25,324 | $208,435 | $157,520 | 7 | $173,821 | $62,661 | $170,186 |
| 2022 | $3,377,738 | $460,844 | $234,263 | $170,409 | 12 | $191,283 | $425,767 | $178,394 |
| 2021 | $3,153,182 | $350,783 | $199,404 | $148,225 | 10 | — | $319,444 | $199,411 |
| 2020 | $2,992,937 | $132,114 | $210,584 | $155,352 | 7 | — | $97,687 | $165,057 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund reported a distributable amount of $185K 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 fund is provided. The 2025 grants were reported as general support. Among the grantees, The Citizen Science Lab describes its mission as creating hands-on STEM experiences for diverse and marginalized communities; Pittsburgh Conservation Corps says it restores and maintains land and green assets; and the Learning Disabilities Association says it creates opportunities for people affected by learning disabilities. Other grantees describe work in neighborhood services, youth enrichment and workforce development, and arts opportunities for underserved youth and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 11 grants totaling $156,687. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $26,710, with a median of $15,000. The largest awards were $26,710 to The Citizen Science Lab, $20,000 to Pittsburgh Conservation Corps, and $17,500 to the Learning Disabilities Association. Project Destiny Inc., ACH Clear Pathways, and North Side Partnership Project each received $15,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N A as trustee.
Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$35K (2020) → $41K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $41K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund
How much does Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund give each year?
Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund gave $157K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $154K across 7 grants.
What is Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund's typical grant size?
Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,244, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund that year got $14K on average.
Where does Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund give grants?
Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (11 grants).
Does Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund's largest grantees?
Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund's largest 2025 grantees include The Citizen Science Lab ($26,710), Pittsburgh Conservation Corps ($20,000) and Learning Disabilities Association ($17,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund?
Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $176K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $185K (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 Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. The 2025 grants were reported as general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund?
The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund's EIN?
Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6023292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Virginia a McKee for Poor Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/virginia-a-mckee-for-poor-fund-morg_81597f84ffac494d8a0d5b20a15fb55f
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