John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum
John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $198K. Net investment income was $292K.
John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum at a glance
In short: John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum gave $198K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $198K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $197,796
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $197,796
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $197,796
- Total assets
- $3,385,564
- +2.7% 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 Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was John J Tyler Arboretum ($198K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $159K (2019) to $208K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $198K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John J Tyler Arboretum Media, PA | General Support | $197,796 |
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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 | $3,385,564 | $308,827 | $218,814 | $197,796 | 1 | $201,428 | $292,369 | $211,750 |
| 2024 | $3,295,255 | $158,643 | $207,378 | $182,908 | 1 | $186,643 | $141,475 | $202,934 |
| 2023 | $3,343,989 | $240,200 | $208,323 | $189,935 | 1 | $190,653 | $216,276 | $182,223 |
| 2022 | $3,308,794 | $177,586 | $243,734 | $207,970 | 1 | $208,772 | $158,938 | $190,707 |
| 2021 | $3,373,229 | $743,821 | $202,299 | $175,231 | 1 | $176,161 | $723,173 | $208,930 |
| 2020 | $2,831,066 | $290,340 | $187,126 | $166,227 | 1 | — | $272,664 | $181,145 |
| 2019 | $2,731,059 | $123,213 | $175,776 | $159,183 | 1 | — | $104,480 | $180,871 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum reported a distributable amount of $212K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum'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
$14K (2023) → $18K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2022) — Trustee
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 $18K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum
How much does John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum give each year?
John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum gave $198K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $183K across 1 grant.
How large is John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum?
John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $201K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $212K (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.
Where does John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum operate?
John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum's EIN?
John J Tyler Tr FBO the John J Arboretum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6202199. 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.
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 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
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