John K Schafer
John K Schafer is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $342K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K. Net investment income was $26K.
John K Schafer at a glance
In short: John K Schafer gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,003
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,003
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,003
- Total assets
- $342,313
- +2.1% 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 K Schafer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple University ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 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 K Schafer gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 $14K (2019) to $21K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $18,003 |
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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 | $342,313 | $30,321 | $23,435 | $18,003 | 1 | $18,979 | $26,194 | $19,740 |
| 2024 | $335,326 | $19,420 | $22,056 | $17,198 | 1 | $18,129 | $15,506 | $18,934 |
| 2023 | $338,032 | $8,257 | $22,385 | $18,068 | 1 | $18,280 | $4,553 | $17,410 |
| 2022 | $351,323 | $275 | $26,118 | $20,802 | 1 | $21,028 | $3,634 | $18,294 |
| 2021 | $377,540 | $34,331 | $23,688 | $18,371 | 1 | $18,632 | $28,514 | $21,063 |
| 2020 | $366,843 | $11,978 | $23,627 | $17,156 | 1 | — | $7,420 | $18,594 |
| 2019 | $379,215 | $52,988 | $18,832 | $14,451 | 1 | — | $48,384 | $17,835 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John K Schafer reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John K Schafer'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) → $5K (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 $5K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John K Schafer
How much does John K Schafer give each year?
John K Schafer gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 1 grant.
How large is John K Schafer?
John K Schafer reported $342K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (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 K Schafer?
John K Schafer is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $342K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does John K Schafer operate?
John K Schafer has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is John K Schafer's EIN?
John K Schafer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6201894. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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