Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp
Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it reported 24 grants totaling $389,000, all to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp at a glance
In short: Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp gave $389K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $389,000
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,208
- -16.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $7,635,068
- -2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (412) 234-0023
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heritage Valley Health System ($50K). Together the top 10 received $261K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 82 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 74% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $325K (2020) to $418K (2023). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $389K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Valley Health System Sewickley, PA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| United Way of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Sewickley Academy Sewickley, PA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| St Stephen's Church Sewickley, PA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| East End Cooperative Ministries Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $20,000 |
| 412 Food Rescue Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $17,500 |
| City Theatre Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $17,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating | $16,500 |
| Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Oakdale, PA | General Operating | $15,000 |
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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 | $7,635,068 | $288,499 | $475,175 | $389,000 | 24 | $420,856 | $238,621 | $431,529 |
| 2024 | $7,821,402 | $589,834 | $493,191 | $405,000 | 21 | $436,066 | $539,894 | $402,451 |
| 2023 | $7,719,430 | $365,727 | $503,522 | $417,500 | 23 | $448,829 | $311,538 | $374,401 |
| 2022 | $7,893,666 | $305,400 | $515,943 | $409,000 | 7 | $439,698 | $244,729 | $416,504 |
| 2021 | $8,087,761 | $1,585,141 | $418,699 | $382,500 | 7 | — | $1,561,836 | $427,693 |
| 2020 | $6,923,965 | $231,180 | $364,094 | $324,500 | 16 | — | $210,682 | $384,869 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp reported a distributable amount of $432K 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 show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Heritage Valley Health System describes its role as supporting tax-exempt hospitals in furthering their purposes. Sewickley Academy says its mission is to evaluate knowledge, character, and community through an innovative education. 412 Food Rescue says it works to address hunger and sustainability by rescuing fresh food and developing a technology-based reverse logistics model.
Other supported organizations describe work in the arts, culture, and environmental education. Pittsburgh Cultural Trust says it presents performing and visual arts, manages arts facilities, advances arts education, and develops Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden says it inspires people to value plants and the natural world through collections, gardens, education, and conservation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 24 grants totaling $389,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest awards included $50,000 each to Heritage Valley Health System and United Way of Allegheny County; $25,000 to Sewickley Academy; and $20,000 each to Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, St Stephen’s Church, and East End Cooperative Ministries. Other awards included $17,500 to 412 Food Rescue, $17,000 to City Theatre, and $16,500 to Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh. The listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists BNY Mellon N A as trustee.
Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp'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
$30K (2021) → $80K (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 $80K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp
How much does Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp give each year?
Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp gave $389K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $405K across 21 grants.
What is Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp's typical grant size?
Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,208, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp that year got $8K on average.
Where does Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp give grants?
Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (17 grants) and Sewickley, PA (4 grants).
Does Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp's largest grantees?
Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp's largest 2025 grantees include Heritage Valley Health System ($50,000), United Way of Allegheny County ($50,000) and Sewickley Academy ($35,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp?
Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $421K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $432K (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 Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Heritage Valley Health System describes its role as supporting tax-exempt hospitals in furthering their purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp?
The foundation 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 Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp's EIN?
Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6016020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Schoonmaker J & L for SWKLY Val Hosp 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 26, 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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