J Howard Pew Freedom Trust
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.
J Howard Pew Freedom Trust at a glance
In short: J Howard Pew Freedom Trust gave $34.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $34.2M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,192,962
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,192,962
- -24.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $34,192,962
- Total assets
- $884,548,749
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who J Howard Pew Freedom Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Pew Charitable Trusts ($34.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
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 J Howard Pew Freedom Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $34.2M (2024) to $45.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $34.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pew Charitable Trusts Philadelphia, PA | To Provide Support to the Pew Charitable Trusts | $34,192,962 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $884,548,749 | $116,614,774 | $37,202,453 | $34,192,962 | 1 | $10,071,791 |
| 2023 | $823,450,860 | $89,113,222 | $48,192,650 | $45,354,548 | 1 | $4,054,567 |
| 2022 | $762,688,391 | $90,928,938 | $46,084,969 | $43,130,395 | 1 | $18,107,173 |
| 2021 | $675,828,558 | $64,346,772 | $42,531,677 | $39,636,618 | 1 | $13,871,899 |
| 2020 | $618,998,630 | $50,488,026 | $41,629,340 | $39,124,273 | 1 | $6,936,068 |
About J Howard Pew Freedom Trust
Based on IRS filings
J Howard Pew Freedom Trust is a public charity, 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Howard Pew Freedom Trust's only listed officer is The Glenmede Trust CO NA, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
The Glenmede Trust CO NA
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$2.4M (2020) → $2.9M (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2.9M, to The Glenmede Trust Co NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about J Howard Pew Freedom Trust
How much does J Howard Pew Freedom Trust give each year?
J Howard Pew Freedom Trust gave $34.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $45.4M across 1 grant.
How large is J Howard Pew Freedom Trust?
J Howard Pew Freedom Trust reported $884.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $116.6M.
Where does J Howard Pew Freedom Trust operate?
J Howard Pew Freedom Trust has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is J Howard Pew Freedom Trust's EIN?
J Howard Pew Freedom Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6234671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work J Howard Pew Freedom Trust 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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