John J Lawrence Trust
John J Lawrence Trust is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $172K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $7K.
John J Lawrence Trust at a glance
In short: John J Lawrence Trust gave $9K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,718
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,906
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,906
- Total assets
- $171,524
- -1.4% 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 J Lawrence Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Arc of Lehigh & Northampton ($3K). Together the top 3 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John J Lawrence Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $10K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Arc of Lehigh & Northampton Bethleham, PA | General Support | $2,906 |
| Diakon Lutheran Social Min Middletown, PA | General Support | $2,906 |
| Good Shepherd Rehab Network Allentown, PA | General Support | $2,906 |
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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 | $171,524 | $10,233 | $12,609 | $8,718 | 3 | $9,486 | $6,722 | $10,114 |
| 2024 | $173,907 | $6,190 | $12,980 | $8,259 | 3 | $9,029 | $3,057 | $9,489 |
| 2023 | $180,739 | $37,112 | $13,801 | $10,230 | 3 | $10,584 | $33,891 | $8,614 |
| 2022 | $157,464 | $9,954 | $13,809 | $9,984 | 3 | $10,327 | $6,834 | $10,572 |
| 2021 | $161,681 | $17,948 | $13,034 | $8,868 | 3 | — | $14,031 | $10,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John J Lawrence Trust reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John J Lawrence Trust's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$4K (2023) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2021–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John J Lawrence Trust
How much does John J Lawrence Trust give each year?
John J Lawrence Trust gave $9K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $8K across 3 grants.
What is John J Lawrence Trust's typical grant size?
John J Lawrence Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,906, and its average grant was $2,906, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John J Lawrence Trust give grants?
John J Lawrence Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does John J Lawrence Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John J Lawrence Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John J Lawrence Trust?
John J Lawrence Trust reported $172K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (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 is John J Lawrence Trust's EIN?
John J Lawrence Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6864988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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