Prophet Sisters Foundation

PITTSBURGH, PA EIN: 31-1087791

Prophet Sisters Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 1984. The organization holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a grantmaking foundation.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.1M

-5.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$305K

+124.7% YoY

Grant Count

+163.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-14.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Prophet Sisters Foundation reported a distributable amount of $184K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations. Recent documented grants include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation has demonstrated funding activity in Indiana, suggesting a geographic reach beyond its Pittsburgh headquarters.

Grant Distribution by State

Indiana $1.0M (100%)

States

Indiana

Cities

Fort WayneNew Haven

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$3,143,394	$3,311,587	$3,320,486
Revenue	$170,065	$141,565	$117,591
Expenses	$337,329	$165,661	$269,381
Qualifying Distributions	$316,933	$149,874	$247,976
Net Investment Income	$151,513	$124,718	$101,143
Distributable Amount	$183,714	$186,824	$189,385

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

124 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wellspring Interfaith Social ($12,500), Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-michigan ($12,500), First Presbyterian Church ($12,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
WELLSPRING INTERFAITH SOCIAL FORT WAYNE, IN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$12,500
EARLY CHILDHOOD ALLIANCE INC FORT WAYNE, IN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$7,500
ERIN'S HOUSE FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN FORT WAYNE, IN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$7,500
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ANTHONY WAYNE FORT WAYNE, IN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$7,500
EAST ALLEN FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER NEW HAVEN, IN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$7,500
ALLEN COUNTY CASA COALITION FORT WAYNE, IN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$7,500
FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICES FORT WAYNE, IN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$5,000
GIRL SCOUTS OF NORTHERN INDIANA-MICHIGAN FORT WAYNE, IN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$12,500
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FORT WAYNE, IN	DAY SCHOOL MINISTRY	$12,500
LEAGUE FOR THE BLIND & DISABLED INC FORT WAYNE, IN	GENERAL SUPPORT	$12,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PNC BANK N A	TRUSTEE	6	$29,833

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Prophet Sisters Foundation?

The foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations. Recent documented grants include: • **The Power House Alliance** (New Haven, IN): $12,500 for general support (2024) The foundation's grantmaking activity indicates support for youth-serving and community-based organizations.

Where does Prophet Sisters Foundation make grants?

The foundation has demonstrated funding activity in Indiana, suggesting a geographic reach beyond its Pittsburgh headquarters.

What size grants does Prophet Sisters Foundation award?

In 2024, Prophet Sisters Foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $305K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Prophet Sisters Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Prophet Sisters Foundation reported a distributable amount of $184K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.