Charles F Peters Foundation
Accepts applications
Charles F Peters Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $189,400 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$189,400
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $164,800 the year before.
47% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $171,500 | 46 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $164,800 | 41 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $189,400 | 43 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joan Mastrean PNC Bank NA 116 Allegheny Center Mall, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 762-2175 |
| What to submit | Written request should include the purpose for which the grant will be used |
| Restrictions | Preference is given to churches, public civic causes, and other charitable organizations in and near mckeesport, pa |
What Charles F Peters Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 37 | $163,400 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Carmel Baptist Church | Support of summer programs, | $10,000 |
| Linway United Presbyterian Church | General support | $5,000 |
| McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center | Operating support for | $5,000 |
| East Suburban Seventh-Day | General support | $5,000 |
| West Side United Methodist | Boiler repair, rain | $5,000 |
| Dravosburg United Methodist | General support | $5,000 |
| Saints Joachim and Anne Parish | Replace sewer lines, | $5,000 |
| Bethlehem Baptist Church | General support | $5,000 |
| McKeesport Little Theatre | Replace broken and outdated | $5,000 |
| St Paul AME Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Mary Mother of God Parish | General support | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Library of McKeesport | General support | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | General support | $5,000 |
| McKeesport Area Meals-On-Wheels | General support | $5,000 |
| Pine Valley Camp | General support | $5,000 |
| Center for Victims | General support | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia | General support | $5,000 |
| Cancer Bridges | General support | $5,000 |
| Sampson's Mills Presbyterian Church | Fund vbs in the park and | $5,000 |
| White Oak Athletic Association | General support | $5,000 |
| McKeesport Presbyterian Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Zion Baptist Church | General support | $5,000 |
| Anna Middleton-Waite Learning Center | General suppot | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley Ohio | General support | $5,000 |
| New Beginnings Services | General support | $5,000 |
| Save Sports Arts & Video | General support | $5,000 |
| Wilmerding Community Center Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Larosa Youth Development Foundation | Support after school | $5,000 |
| McKeesport K9 Unit | General support | $5,000 |
| Highland Grove United Methodist | Roof repairs | $4,100 |
| Free Hungarian Reformed Church | General support | $4,100 |
| First Step Recovery Homes Inc | General support | $4,100 |
| Elizabeth Baptist Church | Cover costs of insurance, | $4,100 |
| Kids of Steel | General support | $4,000 |
| Round Hill Presbyterian Church | General support | $3,000 |
| Central Highlands Community United Methodist Church | Annual budget support | $2,500 |
| Reading Is Fundamental | General support | $2,500 |
| Christ United Methodist Church | General support | $2,000 |
| New Hope Presbyterian Church | Replacement of obsolete in | $2,000 |
| Temple Israel | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Luethel Nesbit
- Vincent Kemper
- PNC Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Charles F Peters Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charles F Peters Foundation give?
$189,400 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Charles F Peters Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Luethel Nesbit (Admin), Vincent Kemper (Admin) and PNC Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Charles F Peters Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and education.