John E Lentz T W
John E Lentz T W is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $175K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $11K.
John E Lentz T W at a glance
In short: John E Lentz T W gave $5K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $580), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,640
- -24.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $580
- -24.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $375
- Total assets
- $175,021
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% 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 John E Lentz T W funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bethany Childrens Home ($2K). Together the top 8 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John E Lentz T W gives
- Giving grew 9180% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 184% of 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 $50 (2022) to $8K (2019). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bethany Childrens Home Womelsdorf, PA | General Operating | $1,500 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital Inc Allentown, PA | General Operating | $1,500 |
| Franklin and Marshall College Lancaster, PA | General Operating | $375 |
| Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | General Operating | $375 |
| Cedar Crest College Allentown, PA | General Operating | $375 |
| Greater Valley YMCA Allentown, PA | General Operating | $375 |
| Lentz Cemetery Fund Philadelphia, PA | Upkeep of Cemetery | $90 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Operating | $50 |
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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 | $175,021 | $14,411 | $22,804 | $4,640 | 8 | $19,677 | $11,434 | $10,685 |
| 2024 | $183,565 | $9,996 | $11,353 | $6,140 | 8 | $8,627 | $7,122 | $10,542 |
| 2023 | $184,754 | $5,022 | $4,780 | — | — | $2,340 | $3,253 | $9,459 |
| 2022 | $184,714 | $8,599 | $13,664 | $50 | 1 | $10,818 | $6,051 | $9,691 |
| 2021 | $189,904 | $20,593 | $15,645 | $4,602 | 8 | $12,583 | $17,687 | $11,129 |
| 2020 | $184,926 | $13,931 | $14,928 | $5,052 | 7 | — | $11,431 | $9,729 |
| 2019 | $185,972 | $17,069 | $17,590 | $8,054 | 7 | — | $14,443 | $10,019 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John E Lentz T W reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John E Lentz T W's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $4K (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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John E Lentz T W
How much does John E Lentz T W give each year?
John E Lentz T W gave $5K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 8 grants.
What is John E Lentz T W's typical grant size?
John E Lentz T W's median grant in 2025 was $375, and its average grant was $580, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John E Lentz T W give grants?
John E Lentz T W gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (4 grants).
Does John E Lentz T W give general operating support?
Yes: 88% of John E Lentz T W's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John E Lentz T W's largest grantees?
John E Lentz T W's largest 2025 grantees include Bethany Childrens Home ($1,500), Lehigh Valley Hospital Inc ($1,500) and Franklin and Marshall College ($375), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John E Lentz T W?
John E Lentz T W reported $175K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John E Lentz T W's EIN?
John E Lentz T W's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6207832. 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 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
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