Fratcher Foundation
Fratcher Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $223K.
Fratcher Foundation at a glance
In short: Fratcher Foundation gave $130K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $129,614
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,205
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $64,707
- Total assets
- $2,645,420
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 Fratcher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Michigan State University ($65K). Together the top 3 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 10 grants of 15 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fratcher Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2024) to $130K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University Alpena, MI | General Support | $64,707 |
| Michigan City of Lansing Lansing, MI | General Support | $64,707 |
| Lansing Old Newsboys Association Lansing, MI | Shoe Drive | $200 |
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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 | $2,645,420 | $256,383 | $184,113 | $129,614 | 3 | $146,666 | $222,867 | $154,511 |
| 2024 | $2,574,195 | $247,437 | $157,818 | $107,016 | 3 | $123,205 | $215,683 | $145,803 |
| 2023 | $2,484,461 | $168,108 | $154,536 | $109,964 | 3 | $135,523 | $147,855 | $132,574 |
| 2022 | $2,468,796 | $107,444 | $179,669 | $127,616 | 3 | $156,366 | $87,925 | $138,714 |
| 2021 | $2,542,612 | $229,757 | $164,874 | $112,411 | 3 | $142,329 | $208,390 | $157,534 |
| 2020 | $2,477,670 | $192,217 | $166,288 | $113,440 | 3 | — | $169,524 | $137,502 |
| 2019 | $2,453,397 | $397,868 | $161,175 | $116,680 | 3 | — | $375,836 | $135,327 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fratcher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $155K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fratcher Foundation's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$40K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2024) — 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 $40K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Fratcher Foundation
How much does Fratcher Foundation give each year?
Fratcher Foundation gave $130K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 3 grants.
What is Fratcher Foundation's typical grant size?
Fratcher Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $64,707, and its average grant was $43,205, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fratcher Foundation give grants?
Fratcher Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (2 grants).
Does Fratcher Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Fratcher Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Fratcher Foundation?
Fratcher Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $155K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Fratcher Foundation's EIN?
Fratcher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1897957. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
Live grants for the work Fratcher Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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