John C. Williams Charitable Trust Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $85,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “…501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code)?Our Committee supports projects and programs that:Support year-round programmingProvide direct services to individuals and reflect the core social mission of the organizationAddress a need in the community for which there is a…”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Provide direct services to individuals and reflect the core social mission of the organization.
- Complement rather than duplicate the work of other non-profit organizations.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- Address a need in the community for which there is a demonstrated demand.
- Have broad impact or benefit underserved populations.
- Have measurable outcomes, a plan for documenting results, and long-term sustainability.
- Have diversified income streams and demonstrate effective financial accountability.
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: The PNC Foundation and PNC Bank, NA will not provide support for organizations that discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, ancestry, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status.
- Not eligible: General Operating Costs
- Not eligible: Pilot or new programming.
- Not eligible: Event, conference or seminar sponsorships or entry fees.
- Not eligible: Multi-year commitments.
- Not eligible: For-profit organizations.
- Not eligible: Individuals or private foundations.
- Not eligible: Fraternal, political, advocacy or labor organizations.
- Not eligible: Capital expenses or Capital Campaigns
Overview
The John C. Williams Charitable Trust Grant focuses on supporting organizations in Steubenville, OH and Weirton, WV that provide essential services to their communities. Eligible applicants must have public charity status and demonstrate measurable outcomes, sustainability, and collaboration with other organizations. The trust prioritizes projects addressing community needs and benefiting underserved populations, while avoiding funding for general operating costs or discriminatory practices.
NOTE: Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact the program officer.
The John C. Williams Charitable Trust is a trust with a focus on the communities of Steubenville, OH and Weirton, WV.
Eligibility
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
Ineligibility
The PNC Foundation and PNC Bank, NA will not provide support for organizations that discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, age, ancestry, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status.Our Committee generally does not support:General Operating Costs.Pilot or new programming.Event, conference or seminar sponsorships or entry fees.Multi-year commitments.For-profit organizations.Individuals or private foundations.Fraternal, political, advocacy or labor organizations.Capital expenses or Capital Campaigns
What John C Williams Charitable Tr 8024 actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 25
- Total given
- $430K
- Median grant
- $15K
- Range
- $4,000–$44K
- By dollars: Ohio 42%, West Virginia 42%, Pennsylvania 6%. Top recipient cities: Steubenville, OH; Weirton, WV; Wheeling, WV.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 32% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
The Salvation Army · Weirton, WV
Emergency social services
$44K
Ohio Valley Health Center · Steubenville, OH
Nurses, medication, &
$30K
Ohio Valley Youth Network · Steubenville, OH
Sycamore as enrichment
$30K
Weirton Christian Center · Weirton, WV
Preschool program - 2025
$25K
West Virginia Northern Community · Wheeling, WV
Electro mechan
$20K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Foundation
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