The Religious Support Fund
The Religious Support Fund is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $450K.
The Religious Support Fund at a glance
In short: The Religious Support Fund gave $1.3M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $147K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,323,578
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $147,064
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $119,954
- Total assets
- $11,726,468
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (27% 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 Religious Support Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sisters of Life ($350K). Together the top 7 received $774K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($549,089), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 18 grants of 38 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Religious Support Fund gives
- Giving grew 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 235% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $786K (2022) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $549,089 |
| Sisters of Life Suffern, NY | To assist with payment of costs for medical supplies, treatments, insurance premiums and co-pays, and night care of elderly and infirmed sisters. | $350,000 |
| Province of St Augustine of the Capuchin Order Pittsburgh, PA | To provide financial assistance for the healthcare and maintenance of the retired or infirmed friars. | $125,000 |
| Brothers of the Christian Schools Eatontown, NJ | Support in connection with the need for care, safety, and comfort among the aging religious community. | $119,954 |
| St Paul Center for Biblical Theology Steubenville, OH | Support the formation of seminarians and graduate theology students | $100,203 |
| Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the BVM Inc Stockbridge, MA | To pay premiums for insurance for disabled members of the religious community. | $40,332 |
| Diocese of Pittsburgh Saint Paul Seminar Pittsburgh, PA | Promoting Life-Transforming Scripture Study | $20,000 |
| Congregation of the Sisters of Merciful Jesus Pittsburgh, PA | Support for Health Expenses | $19,000 |
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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 | $11,726,468 | $450,361 | $1,402,658 | $1,323,578 | 9 | $1,352,267 | $449,705 | $574,905 |
| 2024 | $11,449,297 | $391,773 | $1,329,836 | $1,244,052 | 8 | $1,273,469 | $341,335 | $568,778 |
| 2023 | $11,584,794 | $260,431 | $922,017 | $822,362 | 6 | $856,850 | $216,491 | $567,730 |
| 2022 | $11,148,900 | $338,212 | $863,680 | $785,774 | 6 | $798,517 | $290,108 | $607,493 |
| 2021 | $14,180,842 | $889,423 | $1,016,823 | $857,866 | 9 | $903,810 | $825,462 | $684,691 |
| 2020 | $13,536,649 | $3,493,813 | $985,689 | $911,501 | 11 | — | $3,451,509 | $581,356 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Religious Support Fund reported a distributable amount of $575K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Religious Support Fund is led by John F. Donahue II, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John F. Donahue II
President & Treasurer
Director, President & Secretary → Director & President, 2021
Director & President → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim J. Schreck
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francis L. Donahue
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Daniel C. Donahue (2019–2023) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Kim J. Schreck Entered (2020) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Michael T. Gornick Exited (2020) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Rhodora M. Donahue Exited (2020) — Director, President & Secretary
- Former: Michael T. Gornick (2019) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Rhodora M. Donahue (2019) — Director, President & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Religious Support Fund
How much does The Religious Support Fund give each year?
The Religious Support Fund gave $1.3M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.2M across 8 grants.
What is The Religious Support Fund's typical grant size?
The Religious Support Fund's median grant in 2025 was $119,954, and its average grant was $147,064, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Religious Support Fund give grants?
The Religious Support Fund's top state is Pennsylvania, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (26%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (3 grants).
Does The Religious Support Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Religious Support Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Religious Support Fund's largest grantees?
The Religious Support Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Sisters of Life ($350,000), Province of St Augustine of the Capuchin Order ($125,000) and Brothers of the Christian Schools ($119,954), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($549,089), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Religious Support Fund?
The Religious Support Fund reported $11.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $575K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Religious Support Fund's EIN?
The Religious Support Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3712504. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Religious Support Fund funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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