Pistell Family Foundation
Pistell Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, with the largest share of grant dollars going to Ohio recipients.
Pistell Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Pistell Family Foundation gave $56K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Ohio. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $56,100
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,117
- +41.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,375
- Total assets
- $1,003,343
- -2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pistell Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pistell Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($13K). Together the top 10 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 119 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant dollars to recipients in Ohio (46%), Washington (21%), Virginia (15%), Florida (14%), and Michigan (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pistell Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $375; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $61K (2022). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Independence, OH | General Operating | $12,500 |
| Garth Newel Music Center Warm Springs, WA | General Operating | $11,700 |
| Friends of Breakthrough Schools Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $6,500 |
| First Coast of YMCA Fernando Beach, FL | McArthur Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Theater Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Saint Lukes Episcopal Church Hot Springs, VA | General Operating | $3,500 |
| Airedale Terrier Rescue and Adoption Ann Arbor, MI | General Operating | $2,500 |
| Cowpasture River Preservation Assoc Millboro, VA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| McArthur Family YMCA Fernandina Beach, FL | General Operating | $1,750 |
| St Christopher's by the River Gates Mills, OH | General Operating | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,003,343 | $44,927 | $65,887 | $56,100 | 18 | $57,832 | $40,146 | $55,706 |
| 2024 | $1,025,623 | $112,266 | $59,385 | $52,924 | 24 | $53,999 | $106,870 | $53,229 |
| 2023 | $1,013,607 | $29,597 | $59,409 | $53,100 | 27 | $53,690 | $24,430 | $50,148 |
| 2022 | $1,043,582 | $63,438 | $68,217 | $61,470 | 28 | $61,878 | $57,886 | $53,114 |
| 2021 | $1,048,230 | $67,561 | $56,774 | $50,000 | 22 | $50,200 | $61,646 | $57,494 |
| 2020 | $1,037,664 | $56,595 | $51,453 | $44,450 | 29 | — | $51,341 | $51,102 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pistell Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a public-school support organization, arts organizations, a hospital foundation, a YMCA, a theater, a church, and an animal rescue and adoption organization.
Friends of Breakthrough Schools says its mission is to fundraise and advocate for the operations and growth of the Breakthrough Public Schools management organization and its member schools. Bath County Arts Association says it aims to encourage participation in and appreciation of the arts in Bath County, Virginia. Bath Community Hospital Foundation says it operates exclusively to benefit and support Bath Community Hospital and help it carry out its charitable purposes. Keep Nassau Beautiful says it works to educate and enable citizens in conserving and preserving the natural environment and resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $56,100. Grants ranged from $250 to $12,500, with a median of $1,375.
The largest reported grants included $12,500 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation, $11,700 to Garth Newel Music Center, $6,500 to Friends of Breakthrough Schools, $5,000 to First Coast of YMCA, and $5,000 to Great Lakes Theater. Other reported grants included $3,500 to Saint Lukes Episcopal Church, $2,500 to Airedale Terrier Rescue and Adoption, and $2,000 to Cowpasture River Preservation Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda Pistell as president; Timothy Pistell as vice president and treasurer; Paul Pistell as vice president; and Paige Witte as vice president and secretary.
Pistell Family Foundation is led by Linda Pistell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Pistell
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paige Witte
Vice President & Secretary
V. President & Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Pistell
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy Pistell
Vice President & Treasurer
Executive Vice President & Treasurer → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pistell Family Foundation
How much does Pistell Family Foundation give each year?
Pistell Family Foundation gave $56K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $53K across 24 grants.
What is Pistell Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Pistell Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,375, and its average grant was $3,117, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pistell Family Foundation that year got $375 on average.
Where does Pistell Family Foundation give grants?
Pistell Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (21%) and Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hot Springs, VA (5 grants), Cleveland, OH (2 grants) and Fernandina Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Pistell Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 94% of Pistell Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Pistell Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Pistell Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($12,500), Garth Newel Music Center ($11,700) and Friends of Breakthrough Schools ($6,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pistell Family Foundation?
Pistell Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $58K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pistell Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a public-school support organization, arts organizations, a hospital foundation, a YMCA, a theater, a church, and an animal rescue and adoption organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pistell Family Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pistell Family Foundation's EIN?
Pistell Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4279411. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Pistell Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Pistell Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pistell-family-foundation-morg_94bc94080f5d4b18b7b73fabb18f5f88
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