The Jack Buncher Foundation
The Jack Buncher Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 247 grants totaling $20,972,366, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania and New York.
The Jack Buncher Foundation at a glance
In short: The Jack Buncher Foundation gave $21.0M across 247 grants in 2024 (avg $85K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,972,366
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 247
- +24600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $84,908
- -99.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,224
- Total assets
- $185,816,198
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Jack Buncher Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications should be submitted in letter form, stating the organization’s purpose, the requested contribution amount, and the purpose of the contribution. The filing lists Karen Emmerich as the application contact and states that restrictions on awards are N/A.
- Contact
Application contact: Karen Emmerich
Mailing address: 1300 Penn Avenue Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 851-3288
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jack Buncher Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Jewish Joint Dist-Leadership ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $11.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($565,600), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
251 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 251 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 24% to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares were 1% in Illinois and 0% each in Maryland and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 247 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Jack Buncher Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 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
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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18.5M (2020) to $23.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 247 grants totaling $21.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Joint Dist-Leadership New York, NY | Buncher Community Leadership Endowment-6TH Instlmt | $2,500,000 |
| Jfed of GR PGH-Endowment for CMMTY Pittsburgh, PA | Endowment for Community-1ST Annual Instlmt | $1,500,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Dist-Szarvas New York, NY | Camp Szarvas Cupola & Swim Pool | $1,000,000 |
| Jfed of GR PGH-Israel Emergency Pittsburgh, PA | Ajjdc-Urgent Needs in Ukraine | $1,000,000 |
| Jfed of GR PGH - Misc Pittsburgh, PA | Build Endowment - 4TH Instlmt | $1,000,000 |
| BUNCHER(JACK G) Charitable Fund for the American Jewish Joint Distribution New York, NY | Annual Gift | $500,000 |
| BUNCHER(JACK G) Charitable Fund for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Annual Gift | $500,000 |
| BUNCHER(JACK G) Charitable Fund for Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | Annual Gift | $500,000 |
| BUNCHER(JACK G) Charitable Fund for the United Jewish Federation Pittsburgh, PA | Annual Gift | $500,000 |
| BUNCHER(JACK G) Charitable Fund for the Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Annual Gift | $500,000 |
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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 | $185,816,198 | $22,810,672 | $21,747,710 | $20,972,366 | 247 | $21,194,596 | $22,571,046 | $21,562,539 |
| 2023 | $184,753,236 | $21,945,342 | $22,063,218 | $21,278,555 | 1 | $21,491,634 | $21,748,760 | $21,161,723 |
| 2022 | $184,871,112 | $21,335,271 | $22,754,054 | $21,993,358 | 1 | $22,179,816 | $21,146,033 | $22,071,004 |
| 2021 | $186,289,895 | $20,652,114 | $23,596,576 | $23,045,647 | 1 | — | $20,481,754 | $22,531,837 |
| 2020 | $189,234,357 | $28,186,554 | $19,315,518 | $18,501,273 | 1 | — | $27,760,694 | $19,296,202 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jack Buncher Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 247 grants totaling $20,972,366. Grants ranged from $575 to $2,500,000, with a median grant of $20,224.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $2,500,000 to American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for a community leadership endowment installment; $1,500,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for an endowment installment; and $1,000,000 to American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for the Camp Szarvas cupola and swimming pool. Other $1,000,000 grants included support for urgent needs in Ukraine and an endowment. The foundation also made several $500,000 annual gifts to charitable funds and organizations, including the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, the United Jewish Federation, and The Pittsburgh Foundation.
The 2024 filing also lists support for JCC Global USA, which describes its mission as providing training, seminars, conferences, and other programs to assist Jewish community centers in the United States and throughout the world. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh describes its mission as fostering literacy, enabling exploration, and creating connections with neighbors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists H Willam Doring as acting president and treasurer; Thomas J Balestrieri, Howard M Rieger, and Brian A Schreiber as vice presidents; and Joseph M Jakovic as secretary.
The Jack Buncher Foundation is led by H. Willam Doring, Acting President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
H. Willam Doring
Acting President & Treasurer
Treasurer → Acting President, 2022
Acting President → Acting President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Jakovic
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Balestrieri
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard M. Rieger
Vice President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian A. Schreibler
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bernita Buncher (2020–2021) — President · Filing note: Deceased - 12321
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 The Jack Buncher Foundation
How much does The Jack Buncher Foundation give each year?
The Jack Buncher Foundation gave $21.0M across 247 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21.3M across 1 grant.
What is The Jack Buncher Foundation's typical grant size?
The Jack Buncher Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,224, and its average grant was $84,908, across 247 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Jack Buncher Foundation give grants?
The Jack Buncher Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (161 grants), New York, NY (16 grants), Greensburg, PA (7 grants) and Carnegie, PA (5 grants).
Does The Jack Buncher Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of The Jack Buncher Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 247) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Operations / Critical Programs" (10 grants), "Annual Gift" (5 grants) and "Operations / Programming" (3 grants).
Who are The Jack Buncher Foundation's largest grantees?
The Jack Buncher Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Jewish Joint Dist-Leadership ($2,500,000), Jfed of GR PGH-Buncher Leadership ($1,674,000 across 4 grants) and Jfed of GR PGH-Endowment for CMMTY ($1,500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($565,600), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jack Buncher Foundation?
The Jack Buncher Foundation reported $185.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21.6M (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Jack Buncher Foundation?
The foundation states that 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 The Jack Buncher Foundation's EIN?
The Jack Buncher Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7366998. 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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