Powell John H for Lehigh Univ
Powell John H for Lehigh Univ is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $65K. Net investment income was $98K.
Powell John H for Lehigh Univ at a glance
In short: Powell John H for Lehigh Univ gave $65K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $64,800
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $64,800
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $64,800
- Total assets
- $1,073,872
- +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 Powell John H for Lehigh Univ funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lehigh University ($65K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
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 Powell John H for Lehigh Univ gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $54K (2020) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | General Operating | $64,800 |
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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 | $1,073,872 | $109,670 | $85,244 | $64,800 | 1 | $72,708 | $97,500 | $59,687 |
| 2024 | $1,050,016 | $31,363 | $78,023 | $64,800 | 1 | $69,884 | $23,455 | $57,290 |
| 2023 | $1,094,514 | $-10,299 | $76,855 | $64,800 | 1 | $69,539 | $20,723 | $53,032 |
| 2022 | $1,183,731 | $9,155 | $86,889 | $64,800 | 1 | $69,932 | $24,629 | $58,362 |
| 2021 | $1,263,587 | $334,993 | $61,567 | $54,000 | 2 | — | $330,154 | $58,253 |
| 2020 | $990,061 | $25,716 | $60,212 | $54,000 | 1 | — | $21,805 | $54,897 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Powell John H for Lehigh Univ reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Powell John H for Lehigh Univ's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$7K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: BNY Mellon NA (2020) — 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 $20K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Powell John H for Lehigh Univ
How much does Powell John H for Lehigh Univ give each year?
Powell John H for Lehigh Univ gave $65K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $65K across 1 grant.
How large is Powell John H for Lehigh Univ?
Powell John H for Lehigh Univ reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $60K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Powell John H for Lehigh Univ?
Powell John H for Lehigh Univ is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Pittsburgh, PA. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Powell John H for Lehigh Univ operate?
Powell John H for Lehigh Univ has awarded grants in California, Pennsylvania.
What is Powell John H for Lehigh Univ's EIN?
Powell John H for Lehigh Univ's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6073399. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS January 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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