John L OTT Charitable
John L OTT Charitable is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $253K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $19K.
John L OTT Charitable at a glance
In short: John L OTT Charitable gave $11K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,455
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,291
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,291
- Total assets
- $252,894
- +2.5% 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 L OTT Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Simpson House ($2K). Together the top 5 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (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 L OTT Charitable gives
- Giving fell 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 $9K (2023) to $16K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simpson House Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Support | $2,291 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $2,291 |
| Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $2,291 |
| Bala Presbyterian Home Lafayette Hill, PA | General Support | $2,291 |
| Main Line Hospitals Inc Wayne, PA | General Support | $2,291 |
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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 | $252,894 | $21,537 | $15,412 | $11,455 | 5 | $12,173 | $18,502 | $14,539 |
| 2024 | $246,700 | $12,936 | $15,757 | $12,190 | 5 | $12,874 | $10,062 | $13,924 |
| 2023 | $249,614 | $6,143 | $12,309 | $9,175 | 5 | $9,329 | $3,395 | $12,651 |
| 2022 | $255,451 | $220 | $35,458 | $15,525 | 5 | $31,612 | $2,670 | $13,763 |
| 2021 | $290,633 | $34,602 | $17,641 | $13,674 | 6 | $13,868 | $21,843 | $15,718 |
| 2020 | $273,628 | $8,810 | $16,699 | $12,260 | 5 | — | $5,419 | $13,839 |
| 2019 | $282,066 | $34,636 | $14,017 | $10,765 | 5 | — | $30,662 | $13,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John L OTT Charitable reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John L OTT Charitable's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2021) — 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 PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John L OTT Charitable
How much does John L OTT Charitable give each year?
John L OTT Charitable gave $11K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 5 grants.
What is John L OTT Charitable's typical grant size?
John L OTT Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $2,291, and its average grant was $2,291, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John L OTT Charitable give grants?
John L OTT Charitable gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does John L OTT Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John L OTT Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John L OTT Charitable's largest grantees?
John L OTT Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Simpson House ($2,291), University of Pennsylvania ($2,291) and Presbyterian Medical Center ($2,291), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John L OTT Charitable?
John L OTT Charitable reported $253K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (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 L OTT Charitable's EIN?
John L OTT Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6512900. 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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