John J Thomas Foundation
John J Thomas Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $623K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $31K. Net investment income was $54K.
John J Thomas Foundation at a glance
In short: John J Thomas Foundation gave $31K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,795
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,159
- +0.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,159
- Total assets
- $622,555
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (80% 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 Thomas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Comm College of Allegheny County FBO ($12K across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $18K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($12,318), which are not listed by name.
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 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John J Thomas Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $35K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comm College of Allegheny County FBO Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $6,159 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $12,318 |
| Comm College of Allegheny County FBO Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarship | $6,159 |
| Franciscan Univ of Steubenville FBO Steubenville, OH | Scholarship | $6,159 |
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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 | $622,555 | $59,827 | $40,613 | $30,795 | 5 | $34,399 | $54,239 | $36,313 |
| 2024 | $603,240 | $32,187 | $39,093 | $30,660 | 5 | $34,000 | $26,850 | $34,139 |
| 2023 | $610,450 | $2,650 | $42,263 | $33,925 | 5 | $35,497 | $8,635 | $32,232 |
| 2022 | $649,824 | $37,783 | $45,120 | $35,130 | 5 | $36,910 | $30,479 | $35,702 |
| 2021 | $656,798 | $43,223 | $38,270 | $29,028 | 5 | — | $35,740 | $36,946 |
| 2020 | $652,181 | $-2,921 | $43,100 | $35,024 | 3 | — | $8,620 | $33,249 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John J Thomas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John J Thomas Foundation's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $9K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John J Thomas Foundation
How much does John J Thomas Foundation give each year?
John J Thomas Foundation gave $31K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 5 grants.
What is John J Thomas Foundation's typical grant size?
John J Thomas Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,159, and its average grant was $6,159, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John J Thomas Foundation give grants?
John J Thomas Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does John J Thomas Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on John J Thomas Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (5 grants).
How large is John J Thomas Foundation?
John J Thomas Foundation reported $623K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 Thomas Foundation?
John J Thomas Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $623K in total assets as of 2025.
What is John J Thomas Foundation's EIN?
John J Thomas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1381212. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 13, 2021)
- 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 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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