James Frances McCandless Trust
Accepts applications
James Frances McCandless Trust is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $261,720 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $13,750 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$261,720
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$13,750
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $248,022 the year before.
100% 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 | $253,506 | 16 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $248,022 | 14 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $261,720 | 18 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Rev Tower at PNC Plaza 300 Fifth Ave M, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 442-3927 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See footnotes |
What James Frances McCandless Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $231,720 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Olympics Pennsylvania Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| South Hills Interfaith Ministries | General support | $23,000 |
| Upmc Horizon Community Health | Merp inventory access | $20,000 |
| Prince of Peace Center | The dignity of work | $20,000 |
| North Hills Affordable Housing Hearth | General support | $20,000 |
| National Council of Young Mens Christian | General support | $15,000 |
| 412 Food Rescue Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General support | $15,000 |
| 1HOOD Media Academy | General support | $15,000 |
| Coraopolis Community Development Corp | General support | $12,500 |
| Mercer Area Library | Multi-sensory envir equip | $12,500 |
| Community Counseling Center | General support | $12,230 |
| Casa of Allegheny County | General support | $11,490 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Greater Valley Community Services | Fuel up for summer | $10,000 |
| Hope Center for Arts and Technology | General support | $10,000 |
| Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens | General support | $10,000 |
| Mercer County Coalition for Drug Awareness | Roar center | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- PNC Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does James Frances McCandless Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See footnotes.
How much does James Frances McCandless Trust give?
$261,720 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $13,750.
Who runs James Frances McCandless Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N A (Trustee).
What does James Frances McCandless Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.