The Frank E Rath Spang and Company Charitable Trust
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6020192 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$276K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$4.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LYNNE ELLIS |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 DELTA DRIVE, PITTSBURGH PA 15238 |
| Phone | 4129639363 |
| Form and materials | NAME, ADDRESS, PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, COPY OF DETERMINATION LETTER AND AMOUNT REQUESTED |
| Deadlines | 90 DAYS BEFORE THE END OF EACH CALENDAR QUARTER |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eye & Ear Foundation Of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $60,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Medicine | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $50,000 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $35,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $25,000 |
| Tunnel To Towers Foundation | Canonsburg, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $15,300 |
| Phipps Conservatory | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Zoo | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $10,000 |
| The Carnegie | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $5,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $5,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Symphony Society | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $5,000 |
| The West Penn Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $5,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $2,500 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $2,500 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theater | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $2,500 |
| Sandy Lake Fire And Rescue Department | Sandy Lake, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $2,000 |
| Community Care Connections Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $1,000 |
| Parkview Emergency Medical Services | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $1,000 |
| Parkview Volunteer Fire Department | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Phildelphia, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $800 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $800 |
| Butler County Humane Society | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $500 |
| Blood Cancer United | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $300 |
| Hosanna Industries | Rochester, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $240 |
| American Heart Association | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted contribution to public charity | $75 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $275,515 | 26 |
| 2024 | $239,720 | 23 |
| 2023 | $203,753 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349101638
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6020192
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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