John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J
John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $335K. Net investment income was $266K.
John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J at a glance
In short: John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J gave $335K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $168K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $335,000
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $167,500
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $167,500
- Total assets
- $7,212,813
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holy Family Foundation ($210K). Together the top 2 received $335K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $302K (2023) to $392K (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $335K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | To fund scholarships for students in financial need and contribute to hardship fund | $210,000 |
| The Eye and Ear Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Research and Educational Efforts | $125,000 |
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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 | $7,212,813 | $737,156 | $380,370 | $335,000 | 2 | $341,653 | $265,592 | $338,933 |
| 2024 | $6,856,027 | $764,279 | $356,602 | $310,000 | 2 | $317,905 | $383,430 | $322,846 |
| 2023 | $6,448,350 | $376,436 | $343,124 | $302,000 | 2 | $307,800 | $148,102 | $304,697 |
| 2022 | $6,415,038 | $-10,120 | $348,821 | $303,000 | 2 | $309,015 | $50,104 | $312,051 |
| 2021 | $6,773,979 | $23,499 | $395,609 | $350,000 | 2 | $355,115 | — | $360,200 |
| 2020 | $7,146,089 | $-1,229,780 | $438,191 | $392,000 | 2 | — | — | $386,788 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J reported a distributable amount of $339K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John H. Pelusi Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen J. Pelusi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J
How much does John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J give each year?
John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J gave $335K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $310K across 2 grants.
How large is John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J?
John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $342K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $339K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J operate?
John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J's EIN?
John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1726349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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