John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 45-6781856 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PNC Charitable Trust Grant Committe |
|---|---|
| Address | Tower at PNC Plaza 300 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15222 |
| Phone | 4124428772 |
| Form and materials | SEE FOOTNOTES |
| Deadlines | SEE FOOTNOTES |
| Restrictions | SEE FOOTNOTES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
93% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Equuse Search | Dickinson, TX | General support | $11,110 |
| Christian Youth Theater San Ant | New Braunfels, TX | General support | $8,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $7,500 |
| James Dick Foundation for the Pe | Round Top, TX | General support | $6,000 |
| Christian Temple Assembly | Houston, TX | General support | $6,000 |
| Midshipmans Foundation | Austin, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Alleghenies | Johnstown, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| A Moment of Hope | Columbia, SC | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Houston Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Bach Society Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $4,000 |
| Magnolia City Brass Band | Houston, TX | General support | $3,500 |
| German Texan Heritage Society | Austin, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Main Street Theater | Houston, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Bugle Boy Foundation | La Grange, TX | General support | $1,500 |
| Revels Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $1,500 |
| Freewheels Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $75,110 | 16 |
| 2024 | $70,416 | 18 |
| 2023 | $59,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349104300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6781856
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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