Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut
Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It made 11 grants totaling $279,936 in filing year 2026, with all listed grant purposes described as general operating support.
Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut at a glance
In short: Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut gave $280K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $279,936
- -19.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $25,449
- -19.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $13,992
- Total assets
- $5,459,919
- +0.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (53% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut
- 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: PO Box 185, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0185
Phone: (617) 722-7626
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Masonic Medical Resch Lab ($70K). Together the top 10 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 55 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 30% to Massachusetts, and 5% each to North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Missouri. A listed grant also went to Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 91% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $280K (2026) to $354K (2024). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Medical Resch Lab Utica, NY | General Operating | $69,996 |
| Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Lexington, MA | General Operating | $55,992 |
| Retina Eye Research Institute Boston, MA | General Operating | $27,996 |
| Council of Churches Binghamton, NY | General Operating | $27,996 |
| Houghton College Houghton, NY | General Operating | $27,996 |
| Community Chest Durham, NC | General Operating | $13,992 |
| Commonwealth Charitable Management Montrose, PA | General Operating | $13,992 |
| Roberson Center Art Science Binghamton, NY | General Operating | $13,992 |
| Demolay Educational Foundation Kansas City, MO | General Operating | $13,992 |
| Davis College Johnson City, NY | General Operating | $6,996 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,459,919 | $385,706 | $347,990 | $279,936 | 11 | $305,188 | $344,244 | $306,669 |
| 2025 | $5,423,703 | $248,144 | $414,409 | $347,829 | 11 | $372,626 | $204,695 | $295,978 |
| 2024 | $5,590,198 | $114,776 | $415,858 | $354,000 | 11 | $377,662 | $84,337 | $279,634 |
| 2023 | $5,891,629 | $-223,262 | $433,022 | $354,000 | 11 | $378,156 | $89,437 | $278,581 |
| 2022 | $6,549,362 | $1,518,646 | $425,601 | $354,000 | 11 | $380,726 | $1,473,210 | $314,043 |
| 2021 | $5,456,787 | $400,908 | $413,524 | $354,000 | 11 | — | $362,423 | $293,340 |
| 2020 | $5,469,403 | $388,172 | $411,882 | $353,263 | 11 | — | $353,047 | $284,191 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut reported a distributable amount of $307K for 2026 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to charitable, educational, religious, medical research, arts and science, and heritage organizations. For example, Commonwealth Charitable Management says its mission is to award grants to charitable programs and organizations in the Endless Mountains area. Davis College describes its mission as preparing servant leaders in biblical truth and practical Christian ministry, and says it serves the wider body of Christ and local churches.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $279,936. Grant amounts ranged from $6,996 to $69,996, with a median of $13,992. Its largest grants included $69,996 to Masonic Medical Resch Lab and $55,992 to Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and; it also gave $27,996 each to Retina Eye Research Institute, Council of Churches, and Houghton College. All listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists BNY Mellon N A as trustee.
Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$48K (2020) → $63K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $63K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut
How much does Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut give each year?
Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut gave $280K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $348K across 11 grants.
What is Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut's typical grant size?
Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut's median grant in 2026 was $13,992, and its average grant was $25,449, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut that year got $14K on average.
Where does Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut give grants?
Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Binghamton, NY (2 grants).
Does Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut's largest grantees?
Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut's largest 2026 grantees include Masonic Medical Resch Lab ($69,996), Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and ($55,992) and Retina Eye Research Institute ($27,996), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut?
Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $305K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $307K (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.
What does Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to charitable, educational, religious, medical research, arts and science, and heritage organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut?
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 Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut's EIN?
Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6678314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Van Gorden John H and Emma P-Crut 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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