John H Noll Foundation
The John H Noll Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants were identified as scholarships, with awards made through colleges and universities for named student beneficiaries.
John H Noll Foundation at a glance
In short: John H Noll Foundation gave $213K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $213,145
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,762
- -10.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,981,086
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (57% 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 H Noll Foundation
- How to Apply
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An application is provided upon request. Awards are restricted to graduating seniors from the Fort Wayne public and parochial high schools and Homestead High School. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- Annually, at the end of March.
- Deadline
- Annually, at the end of March.
- Contact
Application contact: Alexis Lundeen
Mailing address: 1900 E 9Th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 222-2799
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John H Noll Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Univ of St Francis FBO Victoria ($24K). Together the top 3 received $67K.
Organizations only. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($146,334), which are not listed by name.
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
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (57%), Illinois (19%), Ohio (17%), and Minnesota (7%). The application restrictions specify eligible graduating seniors from Fort Wayne public and parochial high schools and Homestead High School.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How John H Noll Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% 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 $177K (2021) to $217K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of St Francis FBO Victoria Joliet, IL | Scholarship | $23,874 |
| Franciscan Univ of Steubenville FBO Steubenville, OH | Scholarship | $22,937 |
| 9 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $146,334 |
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology FBO Terre Haute, IN | Scholarship | $20,000 |
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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 | $3,981,086 | $388,573 | $279,071 | $213,145 | 12 | $241,500 | $354,026 | $230,080 |
| 2024 | $3,870,450 | $178,239 | $275,604 | $217,414 | 11 | $243,037 | $144,467 | $238,768 |
| 2023 | $3,950,474 | $51,255 | $250,101 | $194,707 | 9 | $222,561 | $71,337 | $245,268 |
| 2022 | $4,106,976 | $230,360 | $277,938 | $215,346 | 11 | $245,679 | $201,850 | $225,040 |
| 2021 | $4,153,823 | $290,943 | $239,686 | $176,870 | 15 | — | $258,898 | $245,939 |
| 2020 | $4,095,315 | $29,802 | $255,924 | $200,095 | 25 | — | $70,074 | $238,500 |
| 2019 | $4,321,439 | $221,705 | $274,064 | $179,261 | 15 | — | $198,476 | $210,727 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John H Noll Foundation reported a distributable amount of $230K 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
The foundation’s stated application restrictions cover graduating seniors from Fort Wayne public and parochial high schools and Homestead High School. Its 2025 itemized grants were all designated for scholarships and were made through colleges and universities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $213,145. Grant amounts ranged from $5,746 to $23,874, with a median of $20,000. Notable grants included $23,874 through the University of St. Francis for Victoria, $22,937 through Franciscan University of Steubenville, and $22,473 through Indiana University for an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank NA is listed as trustee.
John H Noll Foundation's only listed officer is PNC Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$43K (2019) → $56K (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 $56K, to PNC Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John H Noll Foundation
How much does John H Noll Foundation give each year?
John H Noll Foundation gave $213K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $217K across 11 grants.
What is John H Noll Foundation's typical grant size?
John H Noll Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,762, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John H Noll Foundation give grants?
John H Noll Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (19%) and Ohio (17%).
Does John H Noll Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on John H Noll Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (12 grants).
Who are John H Noll Foundation's largest grantees?
John H Noll Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Univ of St Francis FBO Victoria ($23,874), Franciscan Univ of Steubenville FBO ($22,937) and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology FBO ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 9 individual scholarships ($146,334), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John H Noll Foundation?
John H Noll Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $230K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John H Noll Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated application restrictions cover graduating seniors from Fort Wayne public and parochial high schools and Homestead High School. Its 2025 itemized grants were all designated for scholarships and were made through colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John H Noll Foundation?
An application is provided upon request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John H Noll Foundation's EIN?
John H Noll Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7082877. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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