John and Allie Lea Orton Fdn
Accepts applications
John and Allie Lea Orton Fdn is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $75,110 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $11,110. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$75,110
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$11,110
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,416 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $59,500 | 16 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $70,416 | 18 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $75,110 | 16 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | PNC Charitable Trust Grant Committe Tower at PNC Plaza 300 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 442-8772 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See footnotes |
What John and Allie Lea Orton Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $57,610 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Equuse Search | General support | $11,110 |
| Christian Youth Theater San Ant | General support | $8,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | General support | $7,500 |
| James Dick Foundation for the Pe | General support | $6,000 |
| Christian Temple Assembly | General support | $6,000 |
| Midshipmans Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Alleghenies | General support | $5,000 |
| A Moment of Hope | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Houston Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Bach Society Houston | General support | $4,000 |
| Magnolia City Brass Band | General support | $3,500 |
| German Texan Heritage Society | General support | $2,500 |
| Main Street Theater | General support | $2,500 |
| Bugle Boy Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Revels Houston | General support | $1,500 |
| Freewheels Houston | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rodney Koenig
- Michael Cummings
- PNC Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does John and Allie Lea Orton Fdn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See footnotes.
How much does John and Allie Lea Orton Fdn give?
$75,110 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs John and Allie Lea Orton Fdn?
Its 2025 filing lists Rodney Koenig (Co-Trustee), Michael Cummings (Co-Trustee) and PNC Bank N A (Co-Trustee).
What does John and Allie Lea Orton Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and community development.