J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust

Grantmaker Philadelphia, PA EIN: 23-6299309

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 N Pew Jr Charitable Trust

In short: J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust gave $16.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $16.5M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
23-6299309
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$16,502,424
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$16,502,424
Median grant
$16,502,424
Total assets
$429,715,315
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$429.7M

+7.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$16.5M

-24.6% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16.5M

-24.6% YoY

How J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust gives

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

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

About J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $429.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16.5M. Net investment income was $5.7M.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Philadelphia

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10M$20M$30M1 grants20201 grants20211 grants20221 grants20231 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16.5M (2024) to $21.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $16.5M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

The Pew Charitable Trusts: $16.5MThe Pew Charitable Trusts$16.5M

The largest 2024 recipient was The Pew Charitable Trusts ($16.5M).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M5$5M+

The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Pew Charitable Trusts Philadelphia, PATo Provide Support to the Pew Charitable Trusts$16,502,424

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$20M$40M$60M$80M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$429,715,315$399,494,140$370,565,676
Revenue$57,021,352$42,583,436$48,473,004
Expenses$17,962,772$23,247,866$22,211,669
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$5,667,104$1,612,744$13,379,215
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Frequently asked questions about J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust

How much does J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust give each year?

J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust gave $16.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $21.9M across 1 grant.

How large is J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust?

J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust reported $429.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $57.0M.

Where does J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust operate?

J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.

What is J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust's EIN?

J N Pew Jr Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6299309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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