James McComb Sinclair
James McComb Sinclair is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $203K. Net investment income was $3K.
James McComb Sinclair at a glance
In short: James McComb Sinclair gave $203K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), top state Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $203,028
- +1945.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,004
- +1945.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $29,004
- Primary geography
- Delaware (43% 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 James McComb Sinclair funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Cancer Society Society ($29K). Together the top 7 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How James McComb Sinclair gives
- Giving grew 1687% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2020) to $203K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society Society Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $29,004 |
| The Salvation Army West Nyack, NY | General Support | $29,004 |
| American Heart Association Inc St Petersburg, FL | General Support | $29,004 |
| Delaware Assoc for the Blind Wilmington, DE | General Support | $29,004 |
| Easter Seal Society of Del-Mar New Castle, PA | General Support | $29,004 |
| Sunday Breakfast Mission Wilmington, DE | General Support | $29,004 |
| Kentmere Rehabilitation and Healthcare C Wilmington, DE | General Support | $29,004 |
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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 | — | $3,316 | $203,105 | $203,028 | 7 | $203,028 | $3,316 | $5,485 |
| 2024 | $199,029 | $10,186 | $10,028 | $9,926 | 7 | $9,926 | $10,186 | $9,732 |
| 2023 | $198,718 | $-3,907 | $12,295 | $10,686 | 7 | $11,006 | $4,684 | $10,244 |
| 2022 | $215,467 | $2,157 | $15,920 | $11,362 | 7 | $12,112 | $1,867 | $10,848 |
| 2021 | $229,195 | $32,597 | $13,461 | $9,902 | 7 | $10,603 | $27,564 | $12,061 |
| 2020 | $210,124 | $4,551 | $16,900 | $8,736 | 7 | — | $1,866 | $10,691 |
| 2019 | $222,875 | $115,352 | $105,731 | $13,010 | 7 | — | $111,432 | $9,322 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James McComb Sinclair reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James McComb Sinclair's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $2K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about James McComb Sinclair
How much does James McComb Sinclair give each year?
James McComb Sinclair gave $203K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 7 grants.
What is James McComb Sinclair's typical grant size?
James McComb Sinclair's median grant in 2025 was $29,004, and its average grant was $29,004, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James McComb Sinclair give grants?
James McComb Sinclair's top state is Delaware, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (14%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (3 grants).
Does James McComb Sinclair give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of James McComb Sinclair's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are James McComb Sinclair's largest grantees?
James McComb Sinclair's largest 2025 grantees include American Cancer Society Society ($29,004), The Salvation Army ($29,004) and American Heart Association Inc ($29,004), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is James McComb Sinclair?
James McComb Sinclair is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA.
How much is James McComb Sinclair required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, James McComb Sinclair reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is James McComb Sinclair's EIN?
James McComb Sinclair's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6021149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
- 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 16, 2024)
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