W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr
W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $134K. Net investment income was $21K.
W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr gave $134K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $134,340
- +453.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,927
- +453.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,150
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Humane Society of the U S ($29K). Together the top 9 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr gives
- Giving grew 824% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $134K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Humane Society of the U S Washington, DC | General Support | $29,140 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | General Support | $13,150 |
| Hooved Animal Humane Society Woodstock, IL | General Support | $13,150 |
| Animal Abuse Prevention Agency Lake Forest, CA | General Support | $13,150 |
| Farm Sanctuary Watkins Glenn, NY | General Support | $13,150 |
| American Institute for Cancer Research Arlington, VA | General Support | $13,150 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $13,150 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | General Support | $13,150 |
| American Humane Association Washington, DC | General Support | $13,150 |
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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 | — | $23,955 | $137,222 | $134,340 | 9 | $134,913 | $21,453 | $4,392 |
| 2023 | $113,630 | $3,162 | $27,945 | $24,291 | 9 | $25,017 | $356 | $6,420 |
| 2022 | $138,330 | $842 | $3,951 | — | — | $711 | $59 | $6,949 |
| 2021 | $141,250 | $17,469 | $18,522 | $14,540 | 10 | $15,328 | $13,454 | $7,852 |
| 2020 | $142,081 | $-336 | $20,230 | $15,390 | 10 | — | $1,003 | $7,366 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr'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
$3K (2020) → $3K (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 $3K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr
How much does W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr give each year?
W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr gave $134K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 9 grants.
What is W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr's median grant in 2024 was $13,150, and its average grant was $14,927, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr give grants?
W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr gives mostly in District of Columbia: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Humane Society of the U S ($29,140), ASPCA ($13,150) and Hooved Animal Humane Society ($13,150), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How much is W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr's EIN?
W H & V B Groody Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6504393. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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