John S Fisher
John S Fisher is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $368K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $30K.
John S Fisher at a glance
In short: John S Fisher gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,937
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,937
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $19,937
- Total assets
- $367,749
- +2.8% 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 S Fisher funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lifequest Foundation ($20K).
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 S Fisher gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $22K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifequest Foundation Quakertown, PA | General Support | $19,937 |
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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 | $367,749 | $31,133 | $21,268 | $19,937 | 1 | $20,087 | $30,303 | $21,085 |
| 2024 | $357,781 | $19,135 | $19,166 | $18,217 | 1 | $18,354 | $18,390 | $20,074 |
| 2023 | $357,832 | $8,871 | $19,642 | $18,931 | 1 | $18,963 | $8,592 | $18,249 |
| 2022 | $368,410 | $-398 | $23,056 | $21,566 | 1 | $21,594 | $7,692 | $18,959 |
| 2021 | $391,664 | $36,484 | $19,486 | $18,864 | 1 | $18,890 | $35,179 | $21,592 |
| 2020 | $374,653 | $11,717 | $19,154 | $16,936 | 1 | — | $10,851 | $18,892 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John S Fisher reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John S Fisher'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
$630 (2023) → $748 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2020–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $748, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John S Fisher
How much does John S Fisher give each year?
John S Fisher gave $20K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 1 grant.
How large is John S Fisher?
John S Fisher reported $368K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (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.
Where does John S Fisher operate?
John S Fisher has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is John S Fisher's EIN?
John S Fisher's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6205570. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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