Commons Fam Char Tr
Preselected recipients only
Commons Fam Char Tr is a private foundation in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $74,437 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $6,987 and the largest $21,502. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$74,437
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$6,987
- Largest grant$21,502
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $88,073 the year before.
15% 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 | $89,619 | 14 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $88,073 | 14 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $74,437 | 13 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Commons Fam Char Tr says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Commons Fam Char Tr funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $74,437 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hastings Borough | General charitable purpose | $21,502 |
| Red Kettle Fund | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Hastings Methodist Church | General charitable purpose | $7,987 |
| St Bernards Catholic Church | General charitable purpose | $6,987 |
| Hastings Area Fire Company | General charitable purpose | $6,987 |
| Patton United Presbyterian Church | General charitable purpose | $6,987 |
| Hastings Area Public Library | General charitable purpose | $6,987 |
| Saint Francis University | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Slippery Rock University | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Hastings Methodist CH Union Cemetery | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Carlow University | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- First National Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Commons Fam Char Tr accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Commons Fam Char Tr give?
$74,437 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $6,987.
Who runs Commons Fam Char Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists First National Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Commons Fam Char Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.