The Sedwick Charitable Foundation
The Sedwick Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Butler, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports $2,670,000 in grants to 39 organizations, including colleges, seminaries, ministries, a Bible camp, and organizations providing housing and other community services.
The Sedwick Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sedwick Charitable Foundation gave $2.7M across 39 grants in 2025 (avg $68K), top state Pennsylvania. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,670,000
- +1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 39
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $68,462
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $40,749,827
- +0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (4 of 39, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sedwick Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Armstrong Place, Butler, PA 16001
Phone: (724) 283-0925
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sedwick Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dallas Theological Seminary ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 197 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania recipients received 47% of grant dollars, Texas recipients 19%, Ohio recipients 9%, Maryland recipients 7%, and Colorado recipients 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sedwick Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 39 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $74K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.3M (2022) to $2.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 39 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | Evangelical Seminary of West Africa | $250,000 |
| Grove City College Grove City, PA | Dorm Improvements | $250,000 |
| The Christian & Missionary Alliance Colorado Springs, CO | Build for peace project & church building in guadalajara | $160,000 |
| Pine Valley Bible Conference Ellwood City, PA | General Support | $150,000 |
| Sat-7 North America Easton, MD | General Support | $150,000 |
| World Link Ministries Bedford, TX | General Support | $150,000 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship Nampa, ID | General Support | $115,000 |
| CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) Plano, TX | Faculty Commons Program | $100,000 |
| Pioneers Inc Orlando, FL | Arab World Media Project | $100,000 |
| Seneca Hills Bible Camp Polk, PA | Camp Renovations | $100,000 |
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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 | $40,749,827 | $2,950,495 | $2,711,910 | $2,670,000 | 39 | $2,670,000 | $2,950,495 | $2,605,703 |
| 2024 | $40,511,242 | $4,180,598 | $2,669,321 | $2,628,700 | 38 | $2,628,700 | $4,180,598 | $2,402,522 |
| 2023 | $38,999,965 | $464,832 | $2,739,167 | $2,720,000 | 40 | $2,720,000 | $1,246,144 | $2,376,329 |
| 2022 | $41,274,300 | $3,738,601 | $2,321,166 | $2,271,000 | 37 | $2,271,000 | $3,738,601 | $2,674,154 |
| 2021 | $39,856,865 | $2,340,731 | $2,682,950 | $2,650,000 | 43 | — | $2,336,901 | $2,552,408 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sedwick Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of religious, educational, and community-service activities. For example, Dallas Theological Seminary describes its mission as equipping Christian servant-leaders, while Pine Valley Bible Conference says it provides a faith-based summer camp experience for children who may face financial barriers. SAT-7 North America describes its work as providing digital and satellite television services to churches and Christians in the Middle East and North Africa. The Lighthouse Foundation says it serves families in northern Allegheny and Butler counties with necessities, housing, and self-sufficiency programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $2,670,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $40,000. The largest awards included $250,000 to Dallas Theological Seminary for the Evangelical Seminary of West Africa and $250,000 to Grove City College for dorm improvements. Other notable grants included $160,000 to The Christian & Missionary Alliance for the Build for Peace Project and a church building in Guadalajara; $150,000 each to Pine Valley Bible Conference, SAT-7 North America, and World Link Ministries; and $100,000 each to Cru, Pioneers Inc, Seneca Hills Bible Camp, and The Lighthouse Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dru A Sedwick, Jud D Stewart, Cyd K Johnston, Jay L Sedwick Jr, and Joy L Moon as directors.
The Sedwick Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cyd K. Johnston
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dru A. Sedwick
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay L. Sedwick Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jud D. Stewart
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy L. Moon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jay L. Sedwick (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sedwick Charitable Foundation
How much does The Sedwick Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Sedwick Charitable Foundation gave $2.7M across 39 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 38 grants.
What is The Sedwick Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sedwick Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $68,462, across 39 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sedwick Charitable Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does The Sedwick Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Sedwick Charitable Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (19%) and Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Butler, PA (4 grants), Ashland, OH (3 grants), Grove City, PA (2 grants) and Ellwood City, PA (2 grants).
Does The Sedwick Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 51% of The Sedwick Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Free Membership Program" (9 grants).
Who are The Sedwick Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sedwick Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Dallas Theological Seminary ($250,000), Grove City College ($250,000) and The Christian & Missionary Alliance ($160,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sedwick Charitable Foundation?
The Sedwick Charitable Foundation reported $40.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sedwick Charitable Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of religious, educational, and community-service activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sedwick Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sedwick Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Sedwick Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1844352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Sedwick Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Sedwick Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sedwick-charitable-foundation-morg_a51347b4c118492ea28fc61bb2039316
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