J Howard Pew Freedom Trust

Foundation · Grantmaker Philadelphia, PA EIN: 23-6234671

SEE SCHEDULE O.THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT TO THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS, A PUBLIC CHARITY DESCRIBED IN INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 170(B)(1)(A)(VI), WHICH CONDUCTS AND FUNDS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PUBLIC POLICY, MAINTAIN PUBLIC AWARENESS OF SIGNIFICANT ISSUES AND TRENDS, AND INVIGORATE CIVIC LIFE.

Key facts about J Howard Pew Freedom Trust

EIN: 23-6234671
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $34,192,962
Grants made (2024): 1
Average grant: $34,192,962
Median grant: $34,192,962
Total assets: $884,548,749
Primary geography: Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

How J Howard Pew Freedom Trust gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$884.5M

+7.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$34.2M

-24.6% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$34.2M

-24.6% YoY

About J Howard Pew Freedom Trust

Based on IRS filings

J Howard Pew Freedom Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $884.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34.2M. Net investment income was $10.1M.

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $34.2M (100%)

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Pennsylvania

Cities

Philadelphia

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$884,548,749	$823,450,860	$762,688,391
Revenue	$116,614,774	$89,113,222	$90,928,938
Expenses	$37,202,453	$48,192,650	$46,084,969
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$10,071,791	$4,054,567	$18,107,173
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Pew Charitable Trusts ($34,192,962).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS Philadelphia, PA	TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO THE PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS	$34,192,962

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J Howard Pew Freedom Trust?

J Howard Pew Freedom Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $884.5M in total assets as of 2024.