Howes-Nelson Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Howes-Nelson Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $8,570 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $1,300. 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$8,570
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$1,300
- Assets$183,874
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,000 | 10 | $154,627 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 11 | $172,192 |
| 2025 | $8,570 | 10 | $183,874 |
How to apply
Howes-Nelson Charitable Trust 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 Howes-Nelson Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $6,970 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venango Youth for Christ | General operating | $1,300 |
| Sugar Valley Lodge Personal Care | General operating | $1,200 |
| YMCA | General operating | $1,200 |
| The Pointe | General operating | $900 |
| Child Development Centers Inc | General operating | $800 |
| Oil City Arts Council | General operating | $800 |
| Grace Learning Center | General operating | $800 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | General operating | $600 |
| Venango Museum of Art | General operating | $570 |
| United Way Worldwide | General operating | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Bny Mellon N A
Questions people ask
Does Howes-Nelson Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Howes-Nelson Charitable Trust give?
$8,570 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs Howes-Nelson Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).
What does Howes-Nelson Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and arts and culture.