Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation
The Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its reported 2026 grantmaking supported charitable organizations in Pennsylvania, including organizations working in disability services, animal care, community services, and education.
Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation at a glance
In short: Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation gave $915K across 30 grants in 2026 (avg $31K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 43% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $915,000
- -3.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 30
- +15.4% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $30,500
- -16.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $28,750
- Total assets
- $14,021,442
- +1.3% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (13 of 30, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20 Stanwix Street Suite 650, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4801
Phone: (412) 261-0779
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Community Living and Support ($60K). Together the top 10 received $453K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 107 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 13 of 30 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 53% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $770K (2024) to $950K (2025). In 2026 it made 30 grants totaling $915K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Living and Support Pittsburgh, PA | Person Centered Counseling | $60,000 |
| Autism Urban Connections Inc Pittsburgh, PA | Support/Advocacy for | $55,000 |
| Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Support of Core | $50,000 |
| Washington Area Humane Society Eighty Four, PA | Pet Respite & Retention | $50,000 |
| Audobon Society of Western PA Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Latino Community Center Pittsburgh, PA | Case Management | $45,000 |
| Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch Darlington, PA | Feed & Medical Costs for | $40,000 |
| Nextstep Pittsburgh Gibsonia, PA | Therapeutic Support & | $35,000 |
| CASA San Jose Pittsburgh, PA | Latinx Autism Communities | $35,000 |
| Pressley Ridge Pittsburgh, PA | Family Home Support | $32,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,021,442 | $1,342,341 | $1,156,630 | $915,000 | 30 | $915,000 | $1,112,052 | $930,423 |
| 2025 | $13,835,732 | $953,595 | $1,170,782 | $950,000 | 26 | $950,000 | $743,953 | $889,681 |
| 2024 | $14,052,922 | $906,081 | $975,498 | $770,000 | 19 | $770,000 | $700,583 | $812,259 |
| 2023 | $14,122,339 | $207,569 | $1,061,262 | $840,000 | 17 | $840,000 | $110,510 | $818,755 |
| 2022 | $14,976,032 | $353,911 | $1,131,291 | $913,000 | 15 | $913,000 | $148,657 | $951,698 |
| 2021 | $15,753,412 | $1,001,428 | $1,071,132 | $870,000 | 13 | — | $791,506 | $861,347 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation reported a distributable amount of $930K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Community Living and Support says it serves people with physical and developmental disabilities, while Evolve Coaching says it supports people with disabilities through education, employment, and the arts. Washington Area Humane Society describes its work as sheltering and caring for abandoned and abused animals in Washington County, and Casa San Jose says it advocates for and empowers Latinos.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 30 grants totaling $915,000 in 2026. Individual grants ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $28,750. Its largest 2026 awards included $60,000 to Community Living and Support for person-centered counseling; $55,000 to Autism Urban Connections; $50,000 each to Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, Washington Area Humane Society, and Audubon Society of Western PA; and $45,000 to Latino Community Center for case management. Other awards included $40,000 to Kindred Spirits Rescue Ranch for feed and medical costs, $35,000 to Casa San Jose for Latinx autism communities, and $32,500 to Pressley Ridge for family home support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Mrs. Kate R. Florence as co-trustee and distribution committee member, and Peter D. Eberhart, Esquire, and Ms. Kenya T. Boswell as distribution committee members.
Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kate R. Florence
Co-Trustee & Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$24K (2024) → $27K (2026)
Kenya T. Boswell
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Peter D. Eberhart Esquire
Distribution Committee Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$8K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kate R. Dewey (2021–2023) — Co-Trustee & Distribution Committee Member
- Former: Terri S. Wolfe (2021) — Distribution Committee Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $27K, to Mrs Kate R Florence (Co-Trustee/Distribution Committee Member). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation
How much does Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation give each year?
Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation gave $915K across 30 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $950K across 26 grants.
What is Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation's typical grant size?
Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $28,750, and its average grant was $30,500, across 30 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation give grants?
Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (17 grants), Washington, PA (3 grants) and Eighty Four, PA (2 grants).
Does Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation's largest grantees?
Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Community Living and Support ($60,000), Autism Urban Connections Inc ($55,000) and Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation?
Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation reported $14.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $915K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $930K (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 does Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation's EIN?
Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2151492. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Fred J and Shirley H Jordan Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
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