John V Low for Syracuse Univ
John V Low for Syracuse Univ is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $870K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $44K. Net investment income was $63K.
John V Low for Syracuse Univ at a glance
In short: John V Low for Syracuse Univ gave $44K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,252
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,063
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,513
- Total assets
- $869,847
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (93% 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 V Low for Syracuse Univ funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital ($20K). Together the top 4 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (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 V Low for Syracuse Univ gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 $42K (2019) to $50K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital Bloomsburg, PA | General Support | $20,026 |
| Lycoming College Williamsport, PA | General Support | $20,026 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Lime Ridge New Hope Foundation Bloomsburg, PA | Support of Youth Center | $1,200 |
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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 | $869,847 | $75,415 | $60,052 | $44,252 | 4 | $47,150 | $63,263 | $50,357 |
| 2024 | $854,214 | $46,919 | $61,746 | $47,504 | 4 | $50,253 | $35,434 | $48,481 |
| 2023 | $869,140 | $18,422 | $59,816 | $46,816 | 3 | $47,456 | $9,790 | $44,671 |
| 2022 | $907,492 | $-3,072 | $65,860 | $50,392 | 4 | $51,070 | $7,238 | $46,901 |
| 2021 | $978,743 | $84,551 | $60,457 | $44,442 | 4 | $45,230 | $67,404 | $54,119 |
| 2020 | $954,163 | $29,491 | $61,109 | $43,612 | 4 | — | $16,029 | $47,779 |
| 2019 | $988,144 | $134,406 | $55,300 | $42,108 | 4 | — | $118,298 | $46,095 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John V Low for Syracuse Univ reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John V Low for Syracuse Univ's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$13K (2019) → $14K (2025)
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 $14K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John V Low for Syracuse Univ
How much does John V Low for Syracuse Univ give each year?
John V Low for Syracuse Univ gave $44K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 4 grants.
What is John V Low for Syracuse Univ's typical grant size?
John V Low for Syracuse Univ's median grant in 2025 was $11,513, and its average grant was $11,063, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John V Low for Syracuse Univ give grants?
John V Low for Syracuse Univ gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomsburg, PA (2 grants).
Does John V Low for Syracuse Univ give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of John V Low for Syracuse Univ's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John V Low for Syracuse Univ?
John V Low for Syracuse Univ reported $870K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (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 V Low for Syracuse Univ's EIN?
John V Low for Syracuse Univ's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6558719. 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 April 24, 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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