Frank C Shafer
Frank C Shafer is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $167K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $13K.
Frank C Shafer at a glance
In short: Frank C Shafer gave $9K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,738
- +25.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,369
- +25.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,369
- Total assets
- $167,327
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Frank C Shafer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northern Kentucky University ($4K). Together the top 2 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frank C Shafer gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $10K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY | Scholarships | $4,369 |
| Berea College Berea, KY | Scholarships | $4,369 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,327 | $15,075 | $13,006 | $8,738 | 2 | $10,673 | $12,881 | $9,756 |
| 2024 | $165,207 | $8,983 | $9,874 | $6,958 | 2 | $7,602 | $6,714 | $9,382 |
| 2023 | $166,109 | $3,132 | $9,900 | $6,026 | 2 | $7,619 | $2,012 | $8,551 |
| 2022 | $172,787 | $-1,953 | $16,237 | $10,358 | 2 | $13,491 | $1,598 | $9,160 |
| 2021 | $190,771 | $18,419 | $12,223 | $9,174 | 2 | $9,419 | $14,529 | $10,602 |
| 2020 | $184,561 | $5,568 | $13,079 | $8,192 | 2 | — | $3,062 | $9,397 |
| 2019 | $192,432 | $61,005 | $11,667 | $9,187 | 2 | — | $58,662 | $8,411 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank C Shafer reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank C Shafer's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $3K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Frank C Shafer
How much does Frank C Shafer give each year?
Frank C Shafer gave $9K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7K across 2 grants.
How large is Frank C Shafer?
Frank C Shafer reported $167K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Frank C Shafer operate?
Frank C Shafer has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Frank C Shafer's EIN?
Frank C Shafer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6052917. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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