Faith and Freedom Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 25-6084055

Faith and Freedom Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $113K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $5K.

Key facts about Faith and Freedom Foundation

EIN: 25-6084055
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $3,762
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $941
Median grant: $800
Total assets: $112,666
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Faith and Freedom Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Faith and Freedom Foundation's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Pennsylvania (56%) and District of Columbia (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bethel Park, PA (2 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Faith and Freedom Foundation gives

Giving fell 91% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 66% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$113K

-3.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$4K

-82.2% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$940.5

-82.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Faith and Freedom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Faith and Freedom Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $2K (56%)

District of Columbia $2K (44%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota North Carolina New Hampshire New York Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Virginia West Virginia

Cities

PittsburghWashingtonBethel ParkOrlandoAtlantaVenetiaCarnegieCharlestonCharlottesvilleEastonEscondidoHagarstownHillsdaleNampaPasadenaSaint DavidsBendBoulderColorado SpringsColumbia Falls

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$112,666	$116,712	$142,898
Revenue	$4,697	$4,561	$4,121
Expenses	$8,743	$30,747	$50,198
Qualifying Distributions	$8,680	$31,584	$49,929
Net Investment Income	$4,634	$4,507	$3,856
Distributable Amount	$13,058	$13,316	$15,109

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

128 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Nsdar ($1,662), Bethel Park Historical Society ($1,000), Bethel Park Lions ($600).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
NSDAR Washington, DC	CONTRIBUTION TO CHRISTIAN CHARITY	$1,662
BETHEL PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY Bethel Park, PA	HISTORICAL PRESERVATION	$1,000
BETHEL PARK LIONS Bethel Park, PA	CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITY	$600
PETERS CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY Venetia, PA	HISTORICAL PRESERVATION	$500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Pauline Ackenheil	Director	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Faith and Freedom Foundation?

As of 2024, Faith and Freedom Foundation holds $113K in total assets with $5K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $4K in 2024.

Where does Faith and Freedom Foundation operate?

Faith and Freedom Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia.

What size grants does Faith and Freedom Foundation award?

In 2024, Faith and Freedom Foundation awarded 4 grants totaling $4K — an average of about $940.5 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Faith and Freedom Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Faith and Freedom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.