Van Horne E for Educational FD
Van Horne E For Educational FD is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants supported scholarships at colleges and universities, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Van Horne E for Educational FD at a glance
In short: Van Horne E for Educational FD gave $66K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $66,000
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,640
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,339,736
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Van Horne E for Educational FD
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a nomination form, transcript, references, acceptance letter, and student aid information as application materials. It names Susan L. Cencia as the contact and states that awards are restricted to accepted senior high school students of Crawford County.
- Review Cycle
- April 15, 2017, as listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- April 15, 2017, as listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Susan L Cencia
Mailing address: 500 Grant Street Suite 3825, Pittsburgh, PA 15258
Phone: (412) 234-5519
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Van Horne E for Educational FD funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Pittsburgh ($8K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 118 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Pennsylvania recipients received 88% of grant dollars. Georgia and Virginia each received 3%, while New York and North Carolina each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
How Van Horne E for Educational FD gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% 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 (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2023) to $96K (2020). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $66K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,400 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA | Scholarships | $7,700 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | Scholarships | $2,900 |
| Pennwest University California, PA | Scholarships | $2,900 |
| Juniata College Huntingdon, PA | Scholarships | $2,400 |
| Toccoa Falls College Toccoa Falls, GA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Gannon University Erie, PA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Geneva College Beaver Falls, PA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Thiel College Greenville, PA | Scholarships | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,339,736 | $109,035 | $86,326 | $66,000 | 25 | $73,427 | $97,895 | $82,231 |
| 2024 | $1,317,014 | $85,761 | $74,031 | $56,550 | 21 | $63,542 | $74,196 | $78,430 |
| 2023 | $1,304,375 | $31,225 | $71,503 | $53,900 | 22 | $60,203 | $21,770 | $72,105 |
| 2022 | $1,343,282 | $130,929 | $88,369 | $69,300 | 23 | $75,974 | $120,918 | $72,403 |
| 2021 | $1,299,920 | $117,837 | $107,205 | $92,400 | 27 | $98,193 | $109,148 | $85,346 |
| 2020 | $1,285,587 | $54,626 | $109,675 | $95,900 | 31 | — | $47,024 | $70,528 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Horne E for Educational FD reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2025 — 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 2025 grant purposes are listed as scholarships. Among its recipients, Geneva College describes itself as a Christ-centered academic community preparing students for service to God and neighbor; Thiel College says it promotes educational excellence and ethical leadership; and Westminster College describes its mission as helping students develop competencies, commitments, and character.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $66,000. Grants ranged from $1,200 to $10,400, with a median of $2,000. Its largest awards went to Penn State University – University Park ($10,400), the University of Pittsburgh ($8,000), and Slippery Rock University ($7,700); each was designated for scholarships. Other 2025 recipients included Duquesne University and PennWest University ($2,900 each), and Juniata College ($2,400).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists BNY Mellon N.A. as trustee.
Van Horne E for Educational FD's only listed officer is BNY Mellon N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
BNY Mellon N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $19K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $19K, to BNY Mellon N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Van Horne E for Educational FD
How much does Van Horne E for Educational FD give each year?
Van Horne E for Educational FD gave $66K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 21 grants.
What is Van Horne E for Educational FD's typical grant size?
Van Horne E for Educational FD's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,640, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Van Horne E for Educational FD give grants?
Van Horne E for Educational FD gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants) and Erie, PA (2 grants).
Does Van Horne E for Educational FD give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Van Horne E for Educational FD's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (25 grants).
Who are Van Horne E for Educational FD's largest grantees?
Van Horne E for Educational FD's largest 2025 grantees include University of Pittsburgh ($8,000), Slippery Rock University ($7,700) and Duquesne University ($2,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,400), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Van Horne E for Educational FD?
Van Horne E for Educational FD reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (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 Horne E for Educational FD fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grant purposes are listed as scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Van Horne E for Educational FD?
The filing lists a nomination form, transcript, references, acceptance letter, and student aid information as application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Van Horne E for Educational FD's EIN?
Van Horne E for Educational FD's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6220814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Van Horne E for Educational FD funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/van-horne-e-for-educational-fd-morg_17ae6902f6184801ac2bb66e58534d3e
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