Harry S Papier Foundation
Harry S Papier Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $87K. Net investment income was $15K.
Harry S Papier Foundation at a glance
In short: Harry S Papier Foundation gave $87K across 4 grants in 2023 (avg $22K), top state Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $86,593
- Grants made (2023)
- 4
- Average grant
- $21,648
- Median grant
- $21,570
- Primary geography
- Ohio (47% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Harry S Papier Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion ($41K). Together the top 4 received $87K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Harry S Papier Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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
In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $41,028 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation Washington, DC | General Support | $33,849 |
| Achduth Vesholom Congregation Fort Wayne, IN | General Support | $9,291 |
| Jewish Foundation for Group Home Rockville, MD | General Support | $2,425 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $16,582 | $89,674 | $86,593 | 4 | $88,092 | $15,078 | $3,814 |
| 2022 | $73,407 | $4,819 | $3,013 | — | — | $1,497 | $3,318 | $4,511 |
| 2021 | $71,591 | $2,503 | $2,970 | — | — | — | $1,019 | $4,405 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry S Papier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harry S Papier Foundation's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on the 2023 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2023)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $3K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Harry S Papier Foundation
How much does Harry S Papier Foundation give each year?
Harry S Papier Foundation gave $87K across 4 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Harry S Papier Foundation's typical grant size?
Harry S Papier Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $21,570, and its average grant was $21,648, across 4 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Harry S Papier Foundation give grants?
Harry S Papier Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (39%) and Indiana (11%).
Does Harry S Papier Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Harry S Papier Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Harry S Papier Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Harry S Papier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Harry S Papier Foundation's EIN?
Harry S Papier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7215872. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 7, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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