Samuel-Edith Justus Char Trust
Accepts applications
Samuel-Edith Justus Char Trust is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $22,700 and the largest $195,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$22,700
- Largest grant$195,000
- Assets$32.6 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
31% 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 | $1.2 million | 25 | $28.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 32 | $30.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 35 | $32.6 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) 807-6049 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See footnotes |
What Samuel-Edith Justus Char Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 35 | $1.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Smiles Community Learning Center Inc | Weed and seed project | $195,000 |
| Community Services of Venango County | General support | $147,000 |
| Youth Alternatives Inc | Youth alternatives programs | $115,000 |
| Casa of Venango County Inc | General support | $101,500 |
| Young Womens Christian Association | Ywca youth program | $71,912 |
| YMCA of Franklingrove City | Franklin fire alarm system; | $64,676 |
| Mustard Seed Missins of Venango County | Mustard seed operations | $60,000 |
| Good Hope Lutheran Church of Oil City | Youth development & | $50,000 |
| Polk Borough | General support | $50,000 |
| Child Development Centers Inc | Classroom tables/chairs | $45,000 |
| Family Services & Children's Aid Society of Venango County | Venango county program, lsw | $42,500 |
| YMCA Camp Coffman | Ymca camp coffman | $40,000 |
| Grace Learning Center Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Bridge Builders Community Foundation | Community kids pool blast | $34,150 |
| Oil City Junior Baseball | General support | $25,000 |
| Oil Region Library Association | General support | $25,000 |
| Venango Chamber Foundation | Cranberry oil heritage | $24,000 |
| YMCA Farm Camp | Ymca farm camp | $22,700 |
| Venango Training & Development Ctr Inc | Summer jobs program | $20,000 |
| Oil City Area School District | Oil city middle school pbis | $15,000 |
| Venango County Assoc for the Blind | Prevention of blindness | $13,000 |
| Abc Life Center Inc | Abc client programming | $10,000 |
| Clarion University Foundation Inc | Venango county totes for | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pa and WV | Venango county wish | $10,000 |
| Seneca Hills Bible Camp & Retreat Center | Gymnasium floor | $10,000 |
| Innovation Institute for Tomorrow Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Cranberry Area School District | Ada accessible playground; | $9,500 |
| Special Olympics of Pennsylvania Inc | 2025 summer games | $6,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Western Pennsylvania | Venango county support | $5,000 |
| Venango Museum of Art Science and and Industry | Children's exhibit, | $5,000 |
| Oil City Izaak Walton League of America | General support | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Free Enterprise Education | Venango county student | $4,170 |
| Christian Life Academy | Choral risers | $4,107 |
| Debence Antique Music World | Venango county student | $3,000 |
| Oil Region Alliance of Business | General support | $2,818 |
Officers and trustees
- PNC Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Samuel-Edith Justus Char Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See footnotes.
How much does Samuel-Edith Justus Char Trust give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $22,700.
Who runs Samuel-Edith Justus Char Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Samuel-Edith Justus Char Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.