Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust
Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $499K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $49K.
Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust gave $32K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), top state Ohio. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $32,177
- +11.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,022
- +11.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,218
- Total assets
- $499,326
- +3.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Ohio (32% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Berea College ($10K). Together the top 8 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 40 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 105% of 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2025) to $35K (2023). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berea College Berea, KY | General Support | $9,653 |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $6,435 |
| American Cancer Society Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $4,827 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | General Support | $3,218 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | General Support | $3,218 |
| Children's Hospital of Cincinnati Ohio Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $2,252 |
| Christ Hospital Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $1,609 |
| Acacia Fraternity Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $965 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $499,326 | $57,685 | $43,525 | $32,177 | 8 | $34,392 | $49,110 | $32,877 |
| 2025 | $484,809 | $45,746 | $40,376 | $28,902 | 8 | $31,184 | $37,090 | $31,077 |
| 2024 | $479,580 | $30,350 | $37,455 | $29,227 | 8 | $31,001 | $23,268 | $28,086 |
| 2023 | $486,777 | $12,325 | $43,843 | $34,891 | 8 | $35,855 | $5,125 | $28,924 |
| 2022 | $517,901 | $50,837 | $35,833 | $29,551 | 8 | $30,322 | $45,387 | $33,666 |
| 2021 | $503,817 | $34,753 | $38,100 | $29,251 | 8 | — | $26,306 | $28,652 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $10K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $10K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust
How much does Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust give each year?
Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust gave $32K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $29K across 8 grants.
What is Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust's median grant in 2026 was $3,218, and its average grant was $4,022, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust give grants?
Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust's top state is Ohio, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Kentucky (30%) and Oklahoma (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust's largest 2026 grantees include Berea College ($9,653), University of Cincinnati ($6,435) and American Cancer Society ($4,827), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust?
Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust reported $499K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust's EIN?
Woodward Bernal R Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1713056. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 11, 2026)
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