Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr
Accepts applications
Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $81,000 in 73 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$81,000
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $77,250 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,250 | 60 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $77,250 | 75 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $81,000 | 73 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Annette Calgaro- H M Bitner Charit Bnym Ctr Suite 825, Pittsburgh, PA 15258 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 234-1634 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Provided upon initial contact |
What Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $19,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $18,000 |
| Illinois | 16 | $14,000 |
| North Carolina | 12 | $12,500 |
| New York | 4 | $4,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,750 |
| Ohio | 2 | $1,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Domenico School | General operating | $5,000 |
| Chatham University | General operating | $3,500 |
| PBS Foundation | General operating | $2,500 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission | General operating | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvan | General operating | $2,000 |
| Kqed | General operating | $2,000 |
| Columbia Law School Fund | General operating | $2,000 |
| Bates College | General operating | $2,000 |
| The Heal Project | General operating | $2,000 |
| Montessori Day School of CH PRNTS Supp G | General operating | $2,000 |
| Northwestern University | General operating | $2,000 |
| Mainspring Conservation Trust Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Fdn | General operating | $2,000 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy Inc | General operating | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General operating | $2,000 |
| Wesa 905 | General operating | $2,000 |
| NPR Network | General operating | $1,750 |
| Animal Friends | General operating | $1,500 |
| The Morton Arboretum | General operating | $1,500 |
| Illinois Horse Rescue of Will County | General operating | $1,500 |
| Brookfield Zoo | General operating | $1,500 |
| Alumni Theater Company | General operating | $1,500 |
| Cornell University | General operating | $1,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | General operating | $1,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | General operating | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Riverfront | General operating | $1,000 |
| San Francisco SPCA | General operating | $1,000 |
| James B Moran Center for Youth Advocacy | General operating | $1,000 |
| Old Trail School | General operating | $1,000 |
| WTTW Chicago | General operating | $1,000 |
| Aim High | General operating | $1,000 |
| Golden Retriever Foundation | General operating | $1,000 |
| Elon University | General operating | $1,000 |
| Wunc Public Radio | General operating | $1,000 |
| North Carolina Botanical Garden Fdn Inc | General operating | $1,000 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservan | General operating | $1,000 |
| Wrapped in Love | General operating | $1,000 |
| Inspire Through Flowers | General operating | $1,000 |
| NAMI San Mateo County | General operating | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Holly Bitner Duck
- Robin Bitner
- Charles McQuiston
- Kerry E Bitner
- David Vandermast
- Charles E Emery
- Cynthia Turich
- Priscilla Pearson
- John Bitner
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Provided upon initial contact.
How much does Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr give?
$81,000 in tax year 2025, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists Holly Bitner Duck (Co-Trustee), Robin Bitner (Co-Trustee), Charles McQuiston (Co-Trustee) and Kerry E Bitner (Co-Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Bitner H M & Evelyn-Char Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.