Private foundation · EIN 87-6505745 · Hermitage, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard W Abel and Jeannine E Abel 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $128K total, median $16K. 88% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$128K
Median grant
$16K
Stays in PA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Oil Region Library Association Franklin Public LibraryFranklin, PAGeneral charitable purpose$26K
Venango County Historical SocietyFranklin, PAGeneral charitable purpose$19K
Franklin Civic Operetta Association Barrow-Civic TheatreFranklin, PAGeneral charitable purpose$19K
Oil Region Music Preservation MuseumFranklin, PAGeneral charitable purposes$19K
Franklin Silver Cornet Band IncFranklin, PAGeneral charitable purpose$13K
Chatham UniversityPittsburgh, PAGeneral charitable purpose$13K
Venango Symphony Orchestra % George WilburOil City, PAGeneral charitable purpose$13K
Missouri University of Science and TechnlocyRolla, MOGeneral charitable purpose$6,387

By state: Pennsylvania 7 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Richard W Abel and Jeannine E Abel Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, administered in care of First National Trust Company Ttee, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Richard W Abel and Jeannine E Abel Charitable Tr 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 Richard W Abel and Jeannine E Abel Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $128K across 8 grants, a median of $16K.

Where does Richard W Abel and Jeannine E Abel Charitable Tr give?

Pennsylvania (7 grants), Missouri (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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