L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR
L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its reported grants support scholarships.
L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR at a glance
In short: L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR gave $152K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,504
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -32.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,587
- +57.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $2,430,651
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 995-1769
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Univ of Northwestern Ohio FBO Cecil ($9K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 21 individual scholarships ($139,587), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 2% to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 $135K (2021) to $159K (2022). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $139,587 |
| Univ of Northwestern Ohio FBO Cecil Lima, OH | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Washington Univ in St Louis FBO Mat St. Louis, MO | Scholarship | $2,917 |
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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 | $2,430,651 | $192,718 | $186,423 | $151,504 | 23 | $164,211 | $173,586 | $177,049 |
| 2024 | $2,416,703 | $183,326 | $172,817 | $141,999 | 34 | $154,175 | $164,318 | $159,889 |
| 2023 | $2,408,271 | $71,656 | $169,756 | $138,840 | 32 | $153,120 | $69,982 | $156,375 |
| 2022 | $2,498,081 | $133,237 | $192,429 | $159,001 | 30 | $174,448 | $116,561 | $155,064 |
| 2021 | $2,557,489 | $119,379 | $167,792 | $135,021 | 18 | — | $100,653 | $174,294 |
| 2020 | $2,607,670 | $42,690 | $168,472 | $136,070 | 20 | — | $65,715 | $149,879 |
| 2019 | $2,735,682 | $315,367 | $169,026 | $142,394 | 16 | — | $297,518 | $148,448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $151,504. Grant amounts ranged from $2,112 to $19,747, with a median of $4,500. Notable grants included $19,747 to Baldwin Wallace University for Jillian and $19,747 to Ohio State University Mansfield for Craig; each was designated for a scholarship. Other grants included $9,000 to the University of Northwestern Ohio for Cecil, Kent State University for an individual recipient, Apex Academy for two individual recipients State University for Makenzie.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists PNC Bank NA as trustee and Jeffrey Hartmann and Melissa Miller as co-trustees.
L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$26K (2019) → $31K (2025)
Jeffrey Hartmann
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Melissa Miller
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
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 $31K, to PNC Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR
How much does L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR give each year?
L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR gave $152K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $142K across 34 grants.
What is L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR's typical grant size?
L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $6,587, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR give grants?
L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR gives mostly in Ohio: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (23 grants).
How large is L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR?
L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (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 does L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants were designated for scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR's EIN?
L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6942736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does L J & N a Davis Fdtn SCHLR accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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