George Elkins for City of Philadelphia
George Elkins for City of Philadelphia is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $118K. Net investment income was $103K.
George Elkins for City of Philadelphia at a glance
In short: George Elkins for City of Philadelphia gave $118K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $118K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $117,550
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $117,550
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $117,550
- Total assets
- $2,319,461
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 George Elkins for City of Philadelphia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Philadelphia Museum of Art ($118K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How George Elkins for City of Philadelphia gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $109K (2020) to $134K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $118K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | Maintaining & Caring for | $117,550 |
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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 | $2,319,461 | $128,567 | $150,396 | $117,550 | 1 | $123,681 | $103,303 | $133,012 |
| 2024 | $2,341,420 | $93,253 | $144,547 | $115,499 | 1 | $121,243 | $67,613 | $123,293 |
| 2023 | $2,393,821 | $-510 | $166,868 | $133,563 | 1 | $135,052 | $27,543 | $116,988 |
| 2022 | $2,560,506 | $224,035 | $167,901 | $134,241 | 1 | $135,675 | $196,181 | $134,997 |
| 2021 | $2,504,964 | $208,906 | $154,377 | $122,082 | 1 | — | $171,978 | $135,816 |
| 2020 | $2,452,138 | $48,268 | $149,130 | $109,478 | 1 | — | $40,593 | $123,485 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Elkins for City of Philadelphia reported a distributable amount of $133K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Elkins for City of Philadelphia's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$28K (2020) → $31K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $31K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about George Elkins for City of Philadelphia
How much does George Elkins for City of Philadelphia give each year?
George Elkins for City of Philadelphia gave $118K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 1 grant.
How large is George Elkins for City of Philadelphia?
George Elkins for City of Philadelphia reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $124K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (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 George Elkins for City of Philadelphia?
George Elkins for City of Philadelphia is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does George Elkins for City of Philadelphia operate?
George Elkins for City of Philadelphia has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is George Elkins for City of Philadelphia's EIN?
George Elkins for City of Philadelphia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6205874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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