Hone & Cox Foundation
Hone & Cox Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $530K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Hone & Cox Foundation at a glance
In short: Hone & Cox Foundation gave $530K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $88K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $529,923
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $88,321
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,394
- Total assets
- $10,630,390
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (72% 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 Hone & Cox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Clair Hospital Foundation ($318K). Together the top 6 received $530K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 30 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hone & Cox Foundation gives
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% 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 $155K (2020) to $530K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $530K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Clair Hospital Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $317,954 |
| Childrens Dyslexia Centers Inc Lexington, MA | General Support | $79,488 |
| United States Organization Arlington, VA | General Support | $47,693 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $37,095 |
| Bethany Presbyterian Church Bridgeville, PA | General Support | $26,496 |
| Veterans of Foreign Affairs Fdn Kansas City, MO | General Support | $21,197 |
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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 | $10,630,390 | $1,430,268 | $657,608 | $529,923 | 6 | $550,345 | $1,336,218 | $565,162 |
| 2024 | $9,855,226 | $721,611 | $582,390 | $461,592 | 6 | $481,513 | $604,630 | $549,845 |
| 2023 | $9,714,732 | $3,460,247 | $466,055 | $359,359 | 6 | $377,339 | $276,822 | $479,570 |
| 2022 | $6,726,717 | $231,257 | $498,466 | $389,101 | 6 | $404,503 | $152,182 | $374,762 |
| 2021 | $6,998,642 | $837,170 | $409,481 | $315,900 | 6 | $330,816 | $648,359 | $404,017 |
| 2020 | $6,578,614 | $208,740 | $250,265 | $154,694 | 6 | — | $130,621 | $335,238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hone & Cox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $565K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hone & Cox Foundation'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
$72K (2020) → $102K (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 $102K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Hone & Cox Foundation
How much does Hone & Cox Foundation give each year?
Hone & Cox Foundation gave $530K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $462K across 6 grants.
What is Hone & Cox Foundation's typical grant size?
Hone & Cox Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $42,394, and its average grant was $88,321, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hone & Cox Foundation give grants?
Hone & Cox Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Hone & Cox Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hone & Cox Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hone & Cox Foundation's largest grantees?
Hone & Cox Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Clair Hospital Foundation ($317,954), Childrens Dyslexia Centers Inc ($79,488) and United States Organization ($47,693), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hone & Cox Foundation?
Hone & Cox Foundation reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $550K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $565K (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 Hone & Cox Foundation's EIN?
Hone & Cox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6393591. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
Live grants for the work Hone & Cox Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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