John Russell for W & J College
John Russell for W & J College 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 $355K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $27K.
John Russell for W & J College at a glance
In short: John Russell for W & J College gave $19K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,538
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,538
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,538
- Total assets
- $354,669
- +1.9% 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 October 2026.
Who John Russell for W & J College funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington & Jefferson College ($19K).
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 Russell for W & J College gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 $13K (2019) to $19K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington & Jefferson College Washington, PA | General Support | $18,538 |
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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 | $354,669 | $31,511 | $24,965 | $18,538 | 1 | $19,720 | $26,560 | $20,491 |
| 2024 | $348,001 | $20,013 | $21,317 | $15,444 | 1 | $16,572 | $15,312 | $19,666 |
| 2023 | $349,051 | $7,921 | $21,373 | $16,173 | 1 | $18,734 | $6,526 | $18,005 |
| 2022 | $362,528 | $-547 | $24,862 | $18,562 | 1 | $21,290 | $5,391 | $18,901 |
| 2021 | $387,955 | $34,232 | $22,876 | $16,402 | 1 | $19,540 | $30,988 | $21,700 |
| 2020 | $376,543 | $15,337 | $22,124 | $16,571 | 1 | — | $9,042 | $19,081 |
| 2019 | $384,066 | $10,405 | $25,277 | $13,246 | 1 | — | $7,862 | $19,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Russell for W & J College 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 Russell for W & J College'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
$5K (2022) → $6K (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 $6K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John Russell for W & J College
How much does John Russell for W & J College give each year?
John Russell for W & J College gave $19K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is John Russell for W & J College?
John Russell for W & J College reported $355K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K 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 Russell for W & J College?
John Russell for W & J College is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $355K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does John Russell for W & J College operate?
John Russell for W & J College has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is John Russell for W & J College's EIN?
John Russell for W & J College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6019651. 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.
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 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- 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 April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 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)
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