Edith J Goode Residuary Trust Grant (Additional Locations)

The Edith J. Goode Residuary Trust Grant supports organizations focused on preventing cruelty to animals. Letters of inquiry are accepted from February 1 to May 1, leading to a formal application process for selected organizations. The 2024 focus areas include programs assisting pets of unhoused populations, domestic violence assistance that allows caretakers and animals to leave together, and parrot rescues. Grants are one-time awards based on organizational fit with donor intent and social impact.

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Letters of inquiry should be submitted from February 1 to May 1. After a review of the letters if inquiry, organizations will be selected by the Committee and invited to submit a formal application through the Charitable Trusts portal for either the August 1 or October 1 deadline.
PNC Charitable Trusts
The PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee serves charitable trusts and private foundations for which PNC is trustee. The Committee's mission is to implement the legacies set forth by the individual donors who established these trust relationships with PNC by distributing grants to worthy 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations at local and regional levels.
In accordance with the provisions of the trust agreements, the Committee funds grant requests that demonstrate a capacity and commitment to charitable service and enhance the quality of life for the people and their communities.
Our Grantmaking Priorities
Organizations that are direct providers of services, with projects and programs that meet our donors' intentPrograms in communities where donors lived and/or engaged in their grantmaking activitiesApplicant demonstrates a capacity to meet the stated objectives of the request; and those objectives are clearly articulated and measurableThe critical nature of the need being addressed by the proposed programOrganizations with strong leadership, diversified income streams, and long-term sustainability that have demonstrated efficiencies in delivering their services
Our Committee supports projects and programs that:
Reflect the core social mission of the applicant's organizationAddress a need in the community and for which there is a demonstrated demandHave broad impact or benefit underserved populationsHave measurable outcomes and a plan for documenting resultsHave detailed project budgets and demonstrate effective financial accountabilityInvolve collaboration with other organizationsSupport year-round programmingComplement rather than duplicate the work of other non-profit organizationsAre submitted from organizations that have 3 years of operation in full service to others. Also, the program or project for which you are applying needs to have at least one (1) complete year with a report showing the measurable impact available prior to applying
The grants are one-time awards and are not pledges of continued support. Size of grants depends on the fit with donors' intent, availability of funds, breadth of organizations represented in the grant proposal mix, and the project's social impact.
The Edith J. Goode Residuary Trust operates exclusively to support organizations whose focus is on the prevention of cruelty to animals. Each year, focus areas will be selected. Letters of inquiry should be submitted from February 1 to May 1. After a review of the letters if inquiry, organizations will be selected by the Committee and invited to submit a formal application through the Charitable Trusts portal for either the August 1 or October 1 deadline.
The 2026 focus areas are:

• Domestic violence assistance allowing victims and their pets to find sanctuary together
• Programs providing support for pets of unhoused individuals

Eligibility

Your organization or your fiscal sponsor must have the necessary public charity status (tax-exempt under 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code).

Ineligibility

We generally do not provide grants for the following:General operating costsEvent, conference or seminar sponsorships or entry feesPilot or new programmingMulti-year commitmentsFor-profit organizationsIndividuals or private foundationsFraternal, political, advocacy or labor organizationsOrganizations that discriminate based on race, color, creed, gender, or national originCapital expenses or capital campaigns