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Virginia Shoemaker Trax Trust is a private trust based in PITTSBURGH, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Bny Mellon Na. It holds total assets of $6.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of education. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Virginia Shoemaker Trax Trust has made 141 grants totaling $1.4M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $326K and $354K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $354K distributed across 34 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $150K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 61 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, which account for 91% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$8K
Largest Grant
$138K
Based on 39 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Virginia Shoemaker Trax Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of education. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 141 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NY, OH.
Virginia Shoemaker Trax Trust has distributed a total of $1.4M across 141 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $150K.
Virginia Shoemaker Trax Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Virginia Shoemaker Trax Trust is headquartered in PITTSBURGH, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bny Mellon N A | TRUSTEE | $33K | $0 | $33K |
| Robert W Mcfate Esquire | CO-TRUSTEE | $28K | $0 | $28K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
141
Total Giving
$1.4M
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
61
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Youngstown, OH | $7K | 2023 |
| Second Presbyterian ChurchGENERAL OPERATING | Oil City, PA | $133K | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Of Oil CityGENERAL OPERATING | West Nyack, NY | $19K | 2023 |
| Emlenton Cemetery CompanyGENERAL OPERATING | Emlenton, PA | $19K | 2023 |
| Vna Of Venango CountyGENERAL OPERATING | Franklin, PA | $19K | 2023 |
| Young Womens Christian AssocGENERAL OPERATING | Oil City, PA | $19K | 2023 |
| Oil City Ymca TrusteesGENERAL OPERATING | Oil City, PA | $19K | 2023 |
| Bethel United Methodist ChurchGENERAL OPERATING | Oil City, PA | $19K | 2023 |
| Family Service And Childrens Aid SocietyGENERAL OPERATING | Oil City, PA | $13K | 2023 |
| University Of PittsburghSCHOLARSHIP | Pittsburgh, PA | $11K | 2023 |
| Youth For ChristGENERAL OPERATING | Seneca, PA | $7K | 2023 |
| The PointeGENERAL OPERATING | Oil City, PA | $7K | 2023 |
| Robert Morris UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Moon Township, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Council Of Fellows Behrend College PaSCHOLARSHIPS | Erie, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Slippery Rock UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Hermitage, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Child Development Centers IncGENERAL OPERATING | Erie, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| University Of Pittsburgh At BradfordSCHOLARSHIP | Bradford, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Venango Museum Of ArtGENERAL OPERATING | Oil City, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Penwest CaliforniaSCHOLARSHIPS | California, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Penn West Clarion UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Clarion, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Seton Hill UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Greensburg, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Gannon UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Erie, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Pennsylvania State UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | University Park, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Eastern Kentucky UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Richmond, KY | $2K | 2023 |
| Rochester Institute Of TechnologySCHOLARSHIPS | Rochester, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Westminster CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | New Wilmngtn, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| Grove City CollegeSCHOLARSHIP | Grove City, PA | $2K | 2023 |
| United Way WorldwideGENERAL OPERATING | Alexandria, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Kettering UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Flint, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Fashion Institue Of TechnologySCHOLARSHIP | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Shippensburg UniversitySCHOLARSHIPS | Shippensburg, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| Malone UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Canton, OH | $1K | 2023 |
| Carnegie Mellon UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Pittsburgh, PA | $1K | 2023 |
| West Virginia UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Morgantown, WV | $1K | 2023 |
| Clarion UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | Clarion, PA | $11K | 2022 |
| Venango Youth For ChristGENERAL OPERATING | Seneca, PA | $4K | 2022 |
| Penn State UniversitySCHOLARSHIP | State College, PA | $3K | 2022 |
| Shippensburg University FoundationSCHOLARSHIP | Shippensburg, PA | $3K | 2022 |