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John K Schafer

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 236201894

John K Schafer is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,003 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $18,003 and the largest $18,003. 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 $17,198 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$18,0681$371,676
2024$17,1981$391,530
2025$18,0031$426,414

How to apply

John K Schafer 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 K Schafer funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$18,003

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
General support$18,003

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John K Schafer accept grant applications?

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

How much does John K Schafer give?

$18,003 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $18,003.

Who runs John K Schafer?

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

What does John K Schafer fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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