The Rider-pool Foundation
The Rider-Pool Foundation is a private foundation located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, established in 1959. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and functions primarily as a grantmaking entity focused on supporting organizations and initiatives in the Lehigh Valley region and beyond.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$514K
-95.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.3M
+1875.7% YoY
Grant Count
5
-44.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2.5M
+3456.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include general organizational support and collective impact initiatives. Recent grant activity demonstrates a particular focus on:
- Healthcare and health-related services
- Arts and culture
- Conservation and environmental protection
- Community development and recreation programs
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made nine grants totaling significant funding:
Grant Range
s range significantly, from hundreds of thousands to over $10 million.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania, with a secondary focus on Pittsburgh-area organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $514,071
- Total Revenues: $2,296,460
- Total Expenses: $12,404,113
- Investment Income and Dividends: $136,040
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $2,160,420
EIN: 23-6207356
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $514,071 | $10,467,478 | $11,058,135 |
| Revenue | $2,296,460 | $302,716 | $232,730 |
| Expenses | $12,404,113 | $730,281 | $683,560 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $12,346,992 | $701,779 | $634,261 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,289,500 | $273,863 | $200,773 |
| Distributable Amount | $243,959 | $589,346 | $608,369 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNC BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $11,600 |
| JOHN P JONES III | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN E MCGLADE | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WAYNE HINMAN | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEVE JONES | CO-TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced grant awards in 2024 supporting Lehigh Valley programs across multiple sectors. Notable recent grants include support for the Allentown Art Museum and Wildlands Conservancy, demonstrating continued commitment to arts, culture, and environmental conservation alongside healthcare funding.
Allentown Parknership receives $500,000 gift from Rider-Pool Foundation forRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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