John S Bush
John S Bush is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $131K.
John S Bush at a glance
In short: John S Bush gave $84K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $84,059
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,015
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,032
- Total assets
- $1,805,832
- +2.3% 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 S Bush funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Simpson House ($23K). Together the top 4 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John S Bush gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2022 to 2025. 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
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 $77K (2019) to $106K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Simpson House Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $23,032 |
| Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $23,032 |
| Methodist Hospital Division Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $23,032 |
| Ralston House Genl FD Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $14,963 |
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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 | $1,805,832 | $151,511 | $112,037 | $84,059 | 4 | $90,007 | $130,689 | $100,857 |
| 2024 | $1,765,836 | $86,112 | $112,795 | $87,744 | 4 | $92,501 | $66,103 | $96,886 |
| 2023 | $1,792,701 | $54,648 | $114,497 | $92,352 | 4 | $93,439 | $31,198 | $88,830 |
| 2022 | $1,851,435 | $31,973 | $133,355 | $106,312 | 4 | $107,439 | $19,149 | $93,478 |
| 2021 | $1,951,617 | $191,564 | $121,174 | $94,244 | 4 | $95,551 | $161,935 | $107,620 |
| 2020 | $1,881,040 | $61,497 | $121,685 | $90,364 | 4 | — | $38,053 | $95,395 |
| 2019 | $1,944,937 | $274,813 | $104,073 | $76,648 | 4 | — | $253,203 | $91,574 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John S Bush reported a distributable amount of $101K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John S Bush'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
$22K (2023) → $25K (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 $25K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John S Bush
How much does John S Bush give each year?
John S Bush gave $84K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $88K across 4 grants.
What is John S Bush's typical grant size?
John S Bush's median grant in 2025 was $23,032, and its average grant was $21,015, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John S Bush give grants?
John S Bush 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 (4 grants).
Does John S Bush give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John S Bush's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John S Bush?
John S Bush reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (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 S Bush?
John S Bush is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is John S Bush's EIN?
John S Bush's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6202717. 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 24, 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 April 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 9, 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 17, 2024)
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