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John Bush

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 236297906

John Bush is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,036 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,036 and the largest $5,036. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $4,811 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$5,0421$104,555
2024$4,8111$109,796
2025$5,0361$118,863

How to apply

John Bush says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What John Bush funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$5,036

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
North Philadelphia Health System
Philadelphia, PA
General support$5,036

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John Bush accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does John Bush give?

$5,036 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,036.

Who runs John Bush?

Its 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N A (Trustee).

What does John Bush fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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