John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation
The John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation is a private foundation based in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants supported a range of charitable organizations, including educational institutions, arts organizations, historical groups, and community-service organizations.
John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation at a glance
In short: John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation gave $72K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $72,450
- +202.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,415
- +111.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,028,795
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 521 Thorn Street PO Box 264, Sewickley, PA 15143
Phone: (412) 889-5409
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pittsburgh ($16K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 14% to Colorado, 8% to New Mexico, and 1% to Maryland. Grants also supported organizations in other states. Pennsylvania recipients included organizations in Pittsburgh, Bridgeville, Ambridge, Duquesne, and Erie.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
How John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation gives
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1970% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 44% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $350K (2019). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Eall Language Scholarships ($15,000), General Support ($500) | $15,500 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Two Frontiers Project Fort Collins, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Bridgeville Area Historical Society Bridgeville, PA | Preservation of historical material ($325), aquisition of higbee glass ($125), general support ($5,000) | $5,450 |
| Zuni Youth Enrichment Project Zuni, NM | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Old Economy Village Ambridge, PA | Portable X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer | $5,000 |
| Public Art Bridgeville Community Association Bridgeville, PA | Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition and Prizes | $4,300 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | General Support | $2,000 |
| WQLN Radio Erie, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $3,028,795 | $194,734 | $91,109 | $72,450 | 30 | $72,450 | $166,741 | $165,014 |
| 2024 | $2,899,171 | $135,498 | $41,430 | $23,950 | 21 | $23,950 | $98,477 | $154,657 |
| 2023 | $2,802,539 | $69,090 | $17,369 | $9,250 | 4 | $9,250 | $61,031 | $136,373 |
| 2022 | $2,750,817 | $2,006,205 | $5,406 | $3,500 | 3 | $3,500 | $4,299 | $40,492 |
| 2021 | $750,056 | $751,005 | $950 | — | — | — | — | $1,540 |
| 2020 | $1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $1 | $350,001 | $350,000 | $350,000 | 1 | — | $1 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $165K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants show support for education, arts and culture, historical preservation, youth enrichment, food assistance, and other community services. For example, Zuni Youth Enrichment Project describes its mission as promoting Zuni youth health and wellness through enriching activities that build resilience and connect youth with Zuni traditions. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank says it works toward lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $72,450. Grants ranged from $100 to $15,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest award was $15,500 to the University of Pittsburgh, including $15,000 for EALL language scholarships and $500 for general support. Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Two Frontiers Project; $5,450 to Bridgeville Area Historical Society; and $5,000 each to Zuni Youth Enrichment Project and Friends of Old Economy Village.
The University of Pittsburgh describes itself as a higher-education and research institution serving its region, Pennsylvania, and the nation. Other 2025 grantees included Public Art Bridgeville Community Association, which received $4,300 for an outdoor sculpture exhibition and prizes; Light of Life Rescue Mission and Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, which each received $2,000; and Bridgeville Public Library, which received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John F Oyler as president, Corry T S Cooper as treasurer, Nicholas J Holland as secretary, and Elizabeth Ann Oyler and Sara Oyler McCance as vice presidents.
John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation is led by John F. Oyler, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John F. Oyler
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Corry T. S. Cooper
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ann Oyler
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Nicholas J. Holland
Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Sara Oyler McCance
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Larry S. Blair (2019–2023) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation
How much does John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation give each year?
John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation gave $72K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 21 grants.
What is John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation's typical grant size?
John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,415, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation give grants?
John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (14%) and New Mexico (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (10 grants) and Bridgeville, PA (5 grants).
Does John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation's largest grantees?
John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Pittsburgh ($15,500), Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra ($10,000) and Two Frontiers Project ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation?
John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $165K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants show support for education, arts and culture, historical preservation, youth enrichment, food assistance, and other community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation's EIN?
John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4703133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does John F & Nancy LV Fleck Oyler Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
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