Charitable Trusts

The Ruby Worner Trust focuses on the geographic location of Peoria, IL and grant applications are reviewed as part of the quarterly meetings. Deadlines for the applications are May 1, August 1, October 1 and February 1.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Kathy Meyers
(260) 461-6218

Dr. Louis and Anne B. Schneider Foundation, Flora Dale Krouse Foundation, Poinsatte-Altman Foundation, Dr. Samuel D., Martha B. and Mabel I. Sledd Foundation, and Florence M. and Paul M. Staehle Foundation are trusts designated for the Fort Wayne/Allen County area. Organizations are eligible to submit for consideration every 18 month.

Grant proposals are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Application deadlines for the trusts above are February 1, May 1, August 1 and October 1.

Kathy Meyers
(260) 461-6218

The Parrot Charitable Foundation and the Owen & Jean Pritchard Foundation both support the Fort Wayne, Indiana area, specifically organizations that provide for the physical and emotional well-being of children. Application deadlines are January 15 and July 15.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Kathy Meyers
(260) 461-6218

English, Bonter, Mitchell Foundation was established in honor of Dr. Calvin English.  Dr. English was the first medical director of the Lincoln National Life Insurance Company. The Foundation supports operating, programming and multi-year capital campaigns, primarily in Northeast Indiana. The Distribution Committee meets twice a year. Application deadlines are April 15 and September 15.

Edward M. and Mary McCrea Wilson Foundation was established in 1979 in honor of Edward M., Mary McCrea and Trafford M. Wilson and Eleanor W. Hall. The Foundation supports operating and programing, primarily in Northeast Indiana. The Distribution Committee meets three times a year. Application deadlines are the last day of February, May and September.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Kathy Meyers
(260) 461-6218

Herman H. Nettelroth has a geographic focus of Jefferson County, KY The specific focus of the trust is equipping children's playgrounds, creating and maintaining day nurseries for working mothers, providing children's books for public libraries, providing scholarships for students attending the University of Louisville, creating and maintaining bird sanctuaries, promoting animal rescue work and providing support for United Way and American Red Cross Disaster Relief Work.

PNC meets annually with the Nettelroth's Advisory Committee to review applications. Application deadline is February 1.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Charitable Trusts

Mary Cofer Trigg Trust has a geographic focus of Hardin County, KY.

PNC meets once a year with the acting Judges of Hardin County Circuit Court and the duly elected Mayor of the City of Elizabethtown to review applications. Application deadline is October 15.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Charitable Trusts

The Maxine Sprague Lahti Foundation for the Performing Arts is focused solely on support of organizations and individuals in the following communities, with the intent to provide a source of additional support for the performing amateur arts in Monroe County:

• City of Monroe or Monroe Township
• Raisinville Township
• Frenchtown Township

Qualified organizations must have been organized for at least one year prior to applying and have produced at least one public performance in the year prior to application. All applications should be submitted on or before October 1. Organizations may apply annually.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Kathy Meyers
(260) 461-6218

The Plainfield Foundation provides grant awards to charitable organizations directly supporting residents of the City of Plainfield and Borough of North Plainfield. Applicants must indicate how many Plainfield residents they currently serve and provide a board member list with addresses. Grant requests are reviewed quarterly.  Application deadlines are: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Sherie Martin
(215) 585-1113

The Lillian Schenck Foundation focuses on the Northern New Jersey area (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and Warren counties). With a broad charitable focus, application deadline for the foundation is July 31.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please send an email to:
Sherie Martin
(215) 585-1113

The Lowell F. Johnson Foundation has a deadline of October 1 for applications and provides support to charitable organizations. Specific areas of interest include education, healthcare and medical research.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Sherie Martin
(215) 585-1113

There are a number of trusts that support the Camden New Jersey Community. Proposals for each are reviewed through the quarterly meetings. Application deadlines are May 1, August 1, and October 1.

The William G. Rohrer Foundation provides support to organizations in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties in New Jersey. The Foundation's mission is "To improve the quality of life for the people of Southern New Jersey by supporting organizations that deal with education, youth, and health related issues". The foundation has a broad charitable focus, with preference given to local charities. Grants are made on an annual basis with an application deadline of October 15.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please send an email to:
Sherie Martin
(215) 585-1113

There are a number of charitable trusts focusing on the Greater Cincinnati area. Proposals for each are reviewed through the quarterly meetings. Application deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1 and October 1.

Applicants to the Jack J. Smith Trust should submit proposals for consideration by February 1 and August 1.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Lisa Roberts-Rosser
(513) 651-8475

Trusts serving Cleveland, Ohio provide support for religious, charitable, scientific, literacy or educational purposes, including the encouragement of art and the prevention of cruelty to children or animals in the Greater Cleveland area. Applications are reviewed quarterly, and proposals are due February 1, May 1, August 1, and October 1.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Emily Lewis
(412) 762-0845

Trusts serving the Columbus, Ohio area are reviewed quarterly. Application deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1, and October 1.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Lisa Roberts-Rosser
(513) 651-8475

The Martens Trust provides support for public, charitable purposes to provide an ultimate benefit to the people of Fairfield County, Ohio with an emphasis on the city of Lancaster.

Grant proposals are reviewed two times a year with deadlines of April 1and October 1.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Lisa Roberts-Rosser
(513) 651-8475

The Esther Simmons Charitable Trust, Irene Stetson Charitable Trust, Mary F. Kincaid Under Will FBO Animals, Mary Jane Ritson Charitable Trust, Martha J. Earp Charitable Trust, and Margaret Tisher Charitable Trust are trusts designated for the Jefferson County and Steubenville, Ohio area. All follow the quarterly meeting process, and application deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1 and October 1.

The John C. Williams Charitable Trust is a trust with a focus on the communities of Steubenville, OH and Weirton, WV. Application deadline is May 1.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Emily Blair
(412) 442-5410

The Meshech Frost Trust provides support for civic improvement or the beautifying of the city of Tiffin and for the needy poor or other charitable work in Tiffin, Ohio.

Grant proposals are reviewed two times per year with deadlines of March 1 and September 1.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Lisa Roberts-Rosser
(513) 651-8475

The Charles E. Loehr Charitable Trust primarily focuses on Wooster and Wayne County, Ohio, providing support for scientific, educational, religious and charitable purposes. Proposals are reviewed annually. The application deadline is July 1.

Laura B. Frick Charitable Trust serves the city of Wooster Ohio (Wayne and Holmes Counties). Grants are awarded to eligible nonprofit organizations with a focus toward scientific, educational, religious, and charitable purposes to benefit the public welfare of communities in need. Application deadlines are noontime on March 1st and September 1st.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Lisa Roberts-Rosser
(513) 651-8475

Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley trusts include the Walter E. and Caroline H. Watson Foundation and The Senator Maurice and Florence Lipscher Charitable Fund. Qualified organizations must serve Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.

Applications to support Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley are also reviewed through the quarterly meetings. Deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1 and October 1. When funding is awarded, applicants are asked to wait 24 months to re-apply.

The Senator Maurice and Florence Lipscher Charitable Fund makes grants primarily in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The Committee meets once each calendar year, and organizations may apply annually. Applications are due May 1.

The Walter and Caroline Watson Foundation makes grants primarily in Mahoning and Trumbull counties. The Committee meets twice each calendar year, and organizations may apply annually. The grant application deadlines are March 1 and September 1.

Monsignor Leo Adamiak Trust
Provides support for the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United States and in the Ukraine through financial assistance to needy Ukrainian Catholic parishes, and through a priesthood fund for the education and training of seminarians.

Ukrainian Catholic parishes seeking additional information and application materials must contact Lisa Roberts-Rosser as provided below. Please DO NOT apply using the online application.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Lisa Roberts-Rosser
(513) 651-8475

Trusts serving these Central Pennsylvania counties include the William R. and Esther Richmond Foundation, and the Pryor and Arlene Neuber Charitable Trust.

Applications to each of these trusts are reviewed through the quarterly meetings, and proposals are due May 1, August 1 and October 1.

The Pryor and Arlene Neuber Charitable Trust focuses on the geographic location of Lancaster, PA.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please send an email to
Emily Lewis
(412) 762-0845

Venango County, PA trusts include Samuel Justus Charitable Trust, Eileen J. Luce Charitable Trust, Elizabeth S. Black Trust, Anna C. Lawler Charitable Trust, Charles L. Suhr Charitable Foundation, Edith C. Justus Fund, John Russell Campbell Memorial Fund, Frederick and Ellen Fair Memorial Trust, and Laura M. Smedley Trust Fund. Proposals are reviewed quarterly, and application deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1 and October 1.

Titusville, PA trusts include Harold D. Jones for Charities, Helmer Rabild Charitable Trust, and Kate Siebert Charitable Foundation. Proposals are reviewed through the quarterly meetings, and the application deadlines are May 1 and August 1.

The Harold A. Heist Trust provides support for historical preservation in Crawford County, PA. Proposals are reviewed through the quarterly meetings, and the application deadlines are May 1 and August 1.

The Harry C. Winslow Foundation provides support for Meadville, PA. The Committee meets annually, and the application deadline is October 1.

The J. Bowman Proper Charitable Trust provides support for Forest County, PA. The Committee meets twice per year and application deadlines are May 1 and October 1.

The Ralph M. and Ella M. Eccles Foundation provides support for Rimersburg and Sligo Boroughs, Madison, Piney and Toby Townships of Clarion County, PA. The Committee meets annually, and the application deadline is December 1.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Dustin Zitterbart
(814) 678-8653

Grant proposals for organization that support the City of Philadelphia are reviewed through the quarterly meetings, and deadlines are May 1, August 1 and October 1.

The Corrine and Henry Bower Memorial Foundation also serves the City of Philadelphia and selected surrounding Counties. A Distribution Committee pre-selects applicants to apply by directed invitation for a September 1 deadline.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please send an email to
Sherie Martin
(215) 585-1113

The City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and Western Pennsylvania are supported by a number of trusts primarily through the quarterly process. The Charitable Trusts team encourages all applicants to send an inquiry email to charitabletrusts@pnc.com, prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility.

Applications are reviewed quarterly, and proposals are due February 1, May 1, August 1 and October 1.

Trusts administered outside of our quarterly process may have different application deadlines and processes. Please send an inquiry email to charitabletrusts@pnc.com with regard to any questions regarding these specific trusts

Grant proposals for the Pottstown are reviewed twice a year, and proposals are due May 1 and August 1. Qualified organizations must provide direct support to individuals living within the Borough of Pottstown.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Emily Lewis
(412) 762-0845

Venango County trusts include Samuel Justus Charitable Trust, Eileen Jean Luce Charitable Trust, Elizabeth S. Black Trust, Anna C. Lawler Charitable Trust, Charles L. Suhr Charitable Foundation, Edith C. Justus Fund, John Russell Campbell Memorial Fund, Frederick and Ellen Fair Memorial Trust, and Laura M. Smedley Trust Fund. Proposals are reviewed quarterly and application deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1 and October 1.

Crawford County (Titusville Area) trusts include Harold D. Jones for Charities, Helmer Rabild Charitable Trust, Harold A. Heist Trust, and Kate Siebert Charitable Foundation. Proposals are reviewed quarterly and application deadlines are May 1 and August 1.

The J. Bowman Proper Charitable Trust provides support for Forest County. The Committee meets twice per year and application deadlines are May 1 and October 1.

The Ralph M. and Ella M. Eccles Foundation provides support for Rimersburg and Sligo Boroughs, Madison, Piney and Toby Townships of Clarion County. The Committee meets annually and the application deadline is December 1.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Dustin Zitterbart
(814) 678-8653

The D.D. Hachar Charitable Trust Fund has a geographic focus within the Laredo Texas area and has funding focuses in healthcare, poverty and education. Deadlines for the applications are June 30 and December 31.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please send an email to:
Emily Blair
(412) 442-5410

Jacob Lowenthal Residue has a geographic focus of Baltimore, MD and it provides support for religious and charitable organizations. The application deadline is May 1.

Florence Nesh Charitable Trust has a geographic focus of the Greater Washington DC area and it supports proposals with a focus on medical or scientific research and education. The application deadline is February 1 and May 1.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please send an email to:
Sherie Martin
(215) 585-1113

The John C. Williams Charitable Trust is a trust with a focus on the communities of Steubenville, OH and Weirton, WV. Organizations may apply annually. Application deadline is May 1.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Emily Blair
(412) 442-5410

The Edith J. Goode Residuary Trust operates exclusively to support organizations whose focus is on the prevention of cruelty to animals. Each year, focus areas will be selected. Letters of inquiry should be submitted from February 1 to May 1. After a review of the letters if inquiry, organizations will be selected by the Committee and invited to submit a formal application through the Charitable Trusts portal for either the August 1 or October 1 deadline. Letters of inquiry should be no more than two pages, and include a description of the organization and current funding needs. Letters must be submitted via email and directed tocharitabletrusts@pnc.com with the subject line “Edith J. Goode Residuary Trust”.

The 2024 focus areas are:

• Programs that assist pets of unhoused populations
• Domestic violence assistance that allows animals and their caretakers to leave together
• Parrot rescues or sanctuaries

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, all organizations must contact:
PNC Charitable Trusts, Edith Goode Charitable Trust Administration
charitabletrusts@pnc.com

The Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Charitable Fund provides support to schools educating Indian youth from Indian reservations. The Committee meets annually, and the application deadline is September 15.

Prior to submitting an application or verifying eligibility, please contact:
Emily Blair
(412) 442-5410