The John 15 Foundation
The John 15 Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sewickley, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $43K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $602.
The John 15 Foundation at a glance
In short: The John 15 Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,000
- -97.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,000
- -87.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $43,057
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The John 15 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of Ne Florida ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The John 15 Foundation gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 53% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2025) to $69K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Ne Florida Jacksonville, FL | Stimulating Philanthropy | $1,000 |
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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 | $43,057 | $992 | $1,390 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $602 | $1,881 |
| 2024 | $43,455 | $16,410 | $41,646 | $41,000 | 5 | $41,000 | $15,764 | $3,031 |
| 2023 | $68,691 | $11,208 | $52,105 | $51,020 | 6 | $51,020 | $10,273 | $4,548 |
| 2022 | $109,590 | $15,366 | $47,385 | $45,300 | 6 | $45,300 | $14,000 | $6,701 |
| 2021 | $141,606 | $44,638 | $70,565 | $68,800 | 9 | $68,800 | $42,873 | $10,108 |
| 2020 | $167,565 | $6,343 | $18,774 | $16,900 | 6 | — | $4,649 | $10,345 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John 15 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John 15 Foundation is led by William Platko Jr., Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Platko Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward B. Aufman
Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jude Miller-Platko
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The John 15 Foundation
How much does The John 15 Foundation give each year?
The John 15 Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 5 grants.
How large is The John 15 Foundation?
The John 15 Foundation reported $43K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (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.
Where does The John 15 Foundation operate?
The John 15 Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina.
What is The John 15 Foundation's EIN?
The John 15 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7128626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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