Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation
The Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Established in 2011, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking to support charitable causes primarily within Pennsylvania.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.8M
-1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$950K
+23.4% YoY
Grant Count
26
+36.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-9.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$10,000–$80,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation restricts its grantmaking to Pennsylvania, with a particular emphasis on the Pittsburgh area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of 2024):
- Total assets: $14,052,922
- Total revenues: $906,081
- Total expenses: $975,498
- Investment income and dividends: $428,811
- Giving rate: 6.9% of assets
- Number of employees: 1
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,835,732 | $14,052,922 | $14,122,339 |
| Revenue | $953,595 | $906,081 | $207,569 |
| Expenses | $1,170,782 | $975,498 | $1,061,262 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $950,000 | $770,000 | $840,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $743,953 | $700,583 | $110,510 |
| Distributable Amount | $889,681 | $812,259 | $818,755 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's trustees include:
- Smithfield Trust Company
- Kate R Dewey
- Peter D Eberhart, Esquire
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRS KATE R FLORENCE | CO-TRUSTEE/DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER | 5 | $14,473 |
| PETER D EBERHART ESQUIRE | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | $4,000 |
| MS KENYA T BOSWELL | DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE MEMBER | 1 | $4,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 20 Stanwix Street, Suite 650/601, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Telephone: 412-261-0779
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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