John K Henne Charitable Trust
The John K Henne Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Lynchburg, Virginia. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations in several states, including educational institutions, community and human-services organizations, a hospital, and cultural and community organizations.
John K Henne Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: John K Henne Charitable Trust gave $266K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $266,042
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,085
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $1,664,364
- +13.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John K Henne Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing states that applicants should submit a letter describing the purpose for which funds will be used and include a copy of the IRS determination letter indicating exempt status. It states that awards have no restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: John Henne Tr Co Pnc Bank Na
Mailing address: 500 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 442-1164
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John K Henne Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YWCA of Titusville ($42K). Together the top 10 received $211K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s 2025 grant dollars went primarily to Pennsylvania (59%) and Virginia (35%), with additional shares going to Texas (4%) and New York (2%). Ohio accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John K Henne Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 24 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2021) to $266K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $266K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA of Titusville Titusville, PA | General Support | $42,042 |
| Drake Well Museum Titusville, PA | General Support | $36,000 |
| University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA | General Support | $30,000 |
| United Way of Central Virginia Lynchburg, VA | General Support | $30,000 |
| No Walls Ministry New Alexandria, PA | General Support | $16,000 |
| Titusville Woodlawn Cemetery Titusville, PA | General Support | $14,000 |
| Love Inc Lancaster, PA | General Support | $12,000 |
| New Foundation Community Ministry Lynchburg, VA | General Support | $11,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Titusville, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Rwanda Shines San Antonio, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,664,364 | $502,066 | $307,775 | $266,042 | 24 | $269,632 | $474,861 | $302,873 |
| 2024 | $1,470,067 | $474,671 | $275,858 | $243,227 | 26 | $246,427 | $447,175 | $272,608 |
| 2023 | $1,269,192 | $244,506 | $261,324 | $234,535 | 26 | $236,925 | $220,520 | $242,251 |
| 2022 | $1,286,120 | $85,386 | $282,171 | $247,610 | 23 | $249,610 | $59,655 | $236,535 |
| 2021 | $1,482,987 | $353,936 | $223,726 | $197,184 | 22 | $199,184 | $331,710 | $249,610 |
| 2020 | $1,352,768 | $193,378 | $253,978 | $231,080 | 25 | — | $172,090 | $209,184 |
| 2019 | $1,413,374 | $272,348 | $250,500 | $216,530 | 25 | — | $246,547 | $223,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John K Henne Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $303K 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 trust’s filing does not state a mission or formal funding focus areas. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the University of Lynchburg says its mission is to inspire independent thinkers and develop effective leaders who shape caring communities. United Way of Central Virginia says it works to improve local quality of life through access to healthcare, education, financial stability, and basic needs. Titusville Area Hospital describes its mission as providing quality healthcare with personal attention, compassion, and respect.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 24 grants totaling $266,042. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $42,042, with a median of $9,500. The largest awards included $42,042 to YWCA of Titusville, $36,000 to Drake Well Museum, and $30,000 each to the University of Lynchburg and United Way of Central Virginia. Other grants included $16,000 to No Walls Ministry, $14,000 to Titusville Woodlawn Cemetery, and $12,000 to Love INC. These grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Todd L. Olsen is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
John K Henne Charitable Trust is led by Todd L. Olsen, Trustee since 2021 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Todd L. Olsen
Trustee
Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$4K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Thomas A. Russo (2019–2020) — 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 $4K, to Todd L Olsen (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John K Henne Charitable Trust
How much does John K Henne Charitable Trust give each year?
John K Henne Charitable Trust gave $266K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $243K across 26 grants.
What is John K Henne Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
John K Henne Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $9,500, and its average grant was $11,085, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John K Henne Charitable Trust that year got $6K on average.
Where does John K Henne Charitable Trust give grants?
John K Henne Charitable Trust gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were Titusville, PA (9 grants), Lynchburg, VA (6 grants) and Lancaster, PA (2 grants).
Does John K Henne Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John K Henne Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John K Henne Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
John K Henne Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include YWCA of Titusville ($42,042), Drake Well Museum ($36,000) and University of Lynchburg ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John K Henne Charitable Trust?
John K Henne Charitable Trust reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $270K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $303K (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 does John K Henne Charitable Trust fund?
The trust’s filing does not state a mission or formal funding focus areas. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the University of Lynchburg says its mission is to inspire independent thinkers and develop effective leaders who shape caring communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John K Henne Charitable Trust?
The filing states that applicants should submit a letter describing the purpose for which funds will be used and include a copy of the IRS determination letter indicating exempt status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John K Henne Charitable Trust's EIN?
John K Henne Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6261354. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 November 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
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