Society for the Propagation of the Faith
Society for the Propagation of the Faith is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $135K. Net investment income was $665.
Society for the Propagation of the Faith at a glance
In short: Society for the Propagation of the Faith gave $135K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $135K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $135,032
- +2299.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $135,032
- +2299.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $135,032
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Society for the Propagation of the Faith funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Soc for Prop of the Faith ($135K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Society for the Propagation of the Faith gives
- Giving grew 2351% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $135K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Soc for Prop of the Faith Cleveland, OH | General Support | $135,032 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $665 | $135,794 | $135,032 | 1 | $135,132 | $665 | — |
| 2021 | $134,982 | $26,747 | $7,818 | $5,627 | 1 | $5,831 | $24,674 | $6,411 |
| 2020 | $115,851 | $3,586 | $7,663 | $5,537 | 1 | — | $1,562 | $5,913 |
| 2019 | $120,145 | $8,257 | $8,157 | $5,510 | 1 | — | $6,603 | $5,924 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Society for the Propagation of the Faith's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2022 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2022)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $2K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Society for the Propagation of the Faith
How much does Society for the Propagation of the Faith give each year?
Society for the Propagation of the Faith gave $135K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
Where does Society for the Propagation of the Faith operate?
Society for the Propagation of the Faith has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Society for the Propagation of the Faith's EIN?
Society for the Propagation of the Faith's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6313156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 6, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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