Private foundation · EIN 34-6757371 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Walter H Christen Charitable Trust

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: 10 grants paid, $270K total, median $12K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$270K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mercy Health Fdn Fka St AnneToledo, OHGeneral support$98K
Promedica Fdn Dba PromedicaToledo, OHGeneral support$49K
Toledo Museum of ArtToledo, OHGeneral support$25K
Toledo Public LibraryToledo, OHGeneral support$25K
American Cancer Society IncOklahoma City, OKGeneral support$12K
Toledo Community FoundationToledo, OHGeneral support$12K
Lhs Fdn IncToledo, OHGeneral support$12K
Toledo Rotary ClubToledo, OHGeneral support$12K
Boys Girls Clubs of ToledoToledo, OHGeneral support$12K
American Red CrossToledo, OHGeneral support$12K

By state: Ohio 9 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Walter H Christen Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Ohio Citizens Trust Co, tax-exempt since 1979. 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 Walter H Christen Charitable Trust 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 Walter H Christen Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $270K across 10 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Walter H Christen Charitable Trust give?

Ohio (9 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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