Private foundation · EIN 37-1338566 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hilda M Padgett Charitable Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $54K total, median $2,507. 61% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$54K
Median grant
$2,507
Stays in PA
61%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 7 of 18 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Salvation ArmyHoffman Estates, ILGeneral support$2,500
Mooseheart Child City and SchoolMooseheart, ILGeneral support$2,500
Trinity Lutheran ChurchBloomington, ILGeneral support$2,500
Lions of Illinois FdnDekalb, ILGeneral support$2,000
Bloomington- Normal YMCABloomington, ILGeneral support$2,000
Home Sweet Home Ministries IncBloomington, ILGeneral support$2,000
Hope School FoundationSpringfield, ILGeneral support$2,000

By state: Pennsylvania 11 · Illinois 7

About this foundation

Hilda M Padgett Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of PNC Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Hilda M Padgett Charitable Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Hilda M Padgett Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $54K across 18 grants, a median of $2,507.

Where does Hilda M Padgett Charitable Tr give?

Pennsylvania (11 grants), Illinois (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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