Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation
Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $853K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $76K. Net investment income was $30K.
Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation at a glance
In short: Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation gave $76K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,689
- +1049.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,689
- +1049.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,689
- Total assets
- $853,015
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh ($76K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation gives
- Giving grew 124% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 182% of 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $76K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Funds for Private School | $75,689 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $853,015 | $34,987 | $81,024 | $75,689 | 1 | $75,689 | $29,652 | $41,554 |
| 2023 | $851,176 | $26,140 | $11,665 | $6,582 | 1 | $6,582 | $19,807 | $36,560 |
| 2022 | $644,653 | $26,953 | $44,500 | $39,236 | 1 | $39,236 | $21,474 | $34,900 |
| 2021 | $784,699 | $142,908 | $36,696 | $33,718 | 1 | $33,718 | $38,180 | $34,478 |
| 2020 | $637,001 | $14,594 | $33,005 | $28,746 | 1 | — | $11,899 | $30,412 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation is led by James Joshowitz, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Joshowitz
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Faigen
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Brent
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dean Pollack
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Weinberg
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Sindler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery Garrett
Vice President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Idler
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Joshua Sunshine (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Jeffrey Garrett (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Carol Robinson (2020) — Director
- Former: Macy Kisilinsky (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation
How much does Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation give each year?
Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation gave $76K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation?
Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation reported $853K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation operate?
Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation's EIN?
Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1849507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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