The Rider-Pool Foundation
The Rider-Pool Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In its 2024 filing, it reported five grants totaling $12,287,160, all to organizations in Pennsylvania, including health care, arts, parks and recreation, and conservation organizations in the Allentown area.
The Rider-Pool Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rider-Pool Foundation gave $12.3M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2.5M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,287,160
- +1875.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,457,432
- +3456.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $514,071
- -95.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 Rider-Pool Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an application through the electronic application process and follow the application process statement for materials and restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists annual dates of April 1 and August 15 and says funding is yearly on June 1.
- Deadline
- The filing lists annual dates of April 1 and August 15 and says funding is yearly on June 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Edward F Meehan M P H Executive
Mailing address: 645 W Hamilton Street Suite 202, Allentown, PA 18101
Phone: (610) 770-9346
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rider-Pool Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lehigh Valley Health Network ($10.3M). Together the top 5 received $12.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 41 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All five itemized 2024 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed recipients are in Allentown and Emmaus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Rider-Pool Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2006% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $564K (2020) to $12.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $12.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown, PA | General Support | $10,287,160 |
| The Allentown Parknership Allentown, PA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Allentown Art Museum Allentown, PA | The General Use of | $500,000 |
| The Baum School of Art Allentown, PA | General Support | $500,000 |
| Wildlands Conservancy Inc Emmaus, PA | General Support | $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 | $514,071 | $2,296,460 | $12,404,113 | $12,287,160 | 5 | $12,346,992 | $2,289,500 | $243,959 |
| 2023 | $10,467,478 | $302,716 | $730,281 | $621,901 | 9 | $701,779 | $273,863 | $589,346 |
| 2022 | $11,058,135 | $232,730 | $683,560 | $570,917 | 7 | $634,261 | $200,773 | $608,369 |
| 2021 | $11,206,201 | $1,317,586 | $659,060 | $583,347 | 11 | $631,018 | $1,221,738 | $646,900 |
| 2020 | $10,572,223 | $179,262 | $639,693 | $563,912 | 9 | — | $104,261 | $579,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rider-Pool Foundation reported a distributable amount of $244K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions span several fields. Lehigh Valley Health Network says it provides health care supported by education and clinical research. The Baum School of Art describes its mission as enriching lives through arts education, and the Allentown Art Museum says it collects, preserves, studies, and exhibits art to enrich residents’ lives. The Allentown Parknership says it encourages involvement and investment in Allentown parks and recreation programs. Wildlands Conservancy says it works to protect and restore natural areas and waterways and educate the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported five grants totaling $12,287,160. Grant amounts ranged from $500,000 to $10,287,160, with a median of $500,000. The largest grant was $10,287,160 to Lehigh Valley Health Network for general support. The other four grants were $500,000 each: to the Allentown Parknership for general support, the Allentown Art Museum for general use, the Baum School of Art for general support, and Wildlands Conservancy for general support.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are submitted through an electronic application process using the foundation’s application and materials. Award restrictions are described in the application process statement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists PNC Bank N.A. as trustee, and John P. Jones III, John E. McGlade, Wayne Hinman, and Steve Jones as co-trustees.
The Rider-Pool Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$42K (2020) → $12K (2024)
John E. McGlade
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John P. Jones III
Co-Trustee
Trustee → Co-Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Jones
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Hinman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: J. Scott Pidcock (2022) — Trustee
- Former: J. Scott Pidock (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Leon C. Holt Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Rider-Pool Foundation
How much does The Rider-Pool Foundation give each year?
The Rider-Pool Foundation gave $12.3M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $622K across 9 grants.
What is The Rider-Pool Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rider-Pool Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500,000, and its average grant was $2,457,432, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rider-Pool Foundation give grants?
The Rider-Pool Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (4 grants).
Does The Rider-Pool Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rider-Pool Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rider-Pool Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rider-Pool Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lehigh Valley Health Network ($10,287,160), The Allentown Parknership ($500,000) and Allentown Art Museum ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rider-Pool Foundation?
The Rider-Pool Foundation reported $514K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $244K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rider-Pool Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions span several fields. Lehigh Valley Health Network says it provides health care supported by education and clinical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rider-Pool Foundation?
Submit an application through the electronic application process and follow the application process statement for materials and restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rider-Pool Foundation's EIN?
The Rider-Pool Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-6207356. 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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