Private foundation · EIN 25-6357829 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust 21-10-001-0556475

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $282K total, median $26K. 64% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$282K
Median grant
$26K
Stays in PA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Salvation ArmyWest Nyack, NYGeneral support$26K
March of Dimes FoundationWhite Plains, NYGeneral support$26K
American Heart AssociationSt Petersburg, FLGeneral support$26K
American Cancer SocietyHershey, PAGeneral support$26K
Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PAGeneral support$26K
Concord Presbyterian ChurchPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$26K
Upmc Mercy (upmc South Side Location)Pittsburgh, PAGeneral support$26K
Community Living and Support Services inPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$26K
Western Pa School for Blind ChildrenPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$26K
Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh FoundationPittsburgh, PAGeneral support$26K
American Printing House for the Blind inLouisville, KYGeneral support$26K

By state: Pennsylvania 7 · New York 2 · Florida 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust 21-10-001-0556475 is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of PNC Bank. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust 21-10-001-0556475 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust 21-10-001-0556475 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $282K across 11 grants, a median of $26K.

Where does Ruth E Donnally Charitable Trust 21-10-001-0556475 give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), New York (2 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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