PTS Foundation
PTS Foundation is a private foundation based in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $1,317,500 to organizations including Philadelphia City Rowing, the Wistar Institute, and Philadelphia Mural Art Advocates.
PTS Foundation at a glance
In short: PTS Foundation gave $1.3M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $88K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,317,500
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $87,833
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $22,534,292
- +21.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to PTS Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Charitable requests should be submitted in writing, outlining the specifics of the request. Requests are considered separately.
- Contact
Application contact: Ptsf Administrators
Mailing address: 450 Plymouth Road Suite 305, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Phone: (610) 825-4300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who PTS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Netter - Center for Community Partnerships ($300K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 80 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, with the remainder reported for Ohio (4%), Washington, DC (3%), New York (2%), and Texas (2%). Philadelphia-area recipients among the reported grants included Netter – Center for Community Partnerships, the Wistar Institute, Writters Matter, and Philadelphia Mural Art Advocates.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is PTS Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $91K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2024) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Netter - Center for Community Partnerships Philadelphia, PA | To Support the Organization and Its Programs | $300,000 |
| Wistar Institute Philadelphia, PA | To Support the Organization and Its Programs | $275,000 |
| Philadelphia City Rowing Inc Plymouth Meeting, PA | To Support the Organization and Its Programs | $250,000 |
| Writters Matter Philadelphia, PA | To Support the Organization and Its Programs | $137,500 |
| Philadelphia Mural Art Advocates Philadelphia, PA | To Support the Organization and Its Programs | $77,500 |
| Ceasefirepa Education Fund Philadelphia, PA | To Support the Organization and Its Programs | $50,000 |
| Teach for America Philadelphia, PA | To Support the Organization and Its Programs | $50,000 |
| Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington Washington, DC | To Support the Organization and Its Programs | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Palliative Medicine Grant Cleveland, OH | To Support the Organization and Its Programs | $40,000 |
| Children's Literacy Initiative Philadelphia, PA | To Support the Organization and Its Programs | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,534,292 | $5,789,550 | $1,468,365 | $1,317,500 | 15 | $1,333,366 | $1,357,980 | $1,889,383 |
| 2023 | $18,557,527 | $8,587,052 | $1,600,011 | $1,534,500 | 15 | $1,560,471 | $4,164,473 | $1,273,477 |
| 2022 | $14,704,524 | $2,993,802 | $1,535,848 | $1,497,500 | 17 | $1,523,456 | $1,615,855 | $1,179,115 |
| 2021 | $13,360,472 | $228,523 | $1,513,581 | $1,477,500 | 17 | $1,503,471 | $218,413 | $1,243,735 |
| 2020 | $13,852,114 | $6,886,890 | $1,617,361 | $1,531,000 | 16 | — | $3,379,431 | $1,014,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, PTS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. Philadelphia City Rowing says it provides a free, year-round competitive rowing program for Philadelphia public school students, aiming to recruit, train, educate, and empower young people. Children’s Literacy Initiative describes its work as helping school leaders and teachers transform instruction so children can become powerful readers, writers, and thinkers. Shipley School describes itself as a pre-kindergarten through grade 12 school committed to educational excellence and students’ compassionate participation in the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $1,317,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median of $40,000. Among its largest awards were $300,000 to Netter – Center for Community Partnerships, $275,000 to the Wistar Institute, $250,000 to Philadelphia City Rowing, $137,500 to Writters Matter, and $77,500 to Philadelphia Mural Art Advocates. Other reported awards included $50,000 each to CeaseFirePA Education Fund and Teach for America, $25,000 to Children’s Literacy Initiative, and $15,000 to Shipley School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Pam H. Schneider as Director and Chairperson; Milton S. Schneider as Director, President, Secretary, and Treasurer; Andrew S. Schneider as Assistant Secretary; and Alvin B. Hemmingsen as Assistant Treasurer.
PTS Foundation is led by Milton S. Schneider, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Milton S. Schneider
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam H. Schneider
Director & Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alvin B. Hemmingsen
Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew S. Schneider
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karen A. Bozzelli (2020–2023) — Assistant Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 PTS Foundation
How much does PTS Foundation give each year?
PTS Foundation gave $1.3M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 15 grants.
What is PTS Foundation's typical grant size?
PTS Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $87,833, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from PTS Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does PTS Foundation give grants?
PTS Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (7 grants).
Does PTS Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on PTS Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization and Its Programs" (15 grants).
Who are PTS Foundation's largest grantees?
PTS Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Netter - Center for Community Partnerships ($300,000), Wistar Institute ($275,000) and Philadelphia City Rowing Inc ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is PTS Foundation?
PTS Foundation reported $22.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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 PTS Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from PTS Foundation?
The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is PTS Foundation's EIN?
PTS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2930670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). PTS Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pts-foundation-morg_758a8224efad4342afcbfcc70ff57a7b
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