1990 John H and Emma P Van Gorden Crut
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 56-6678314 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$280K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$13,992
Total assets$6.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $13,992 and $27,996.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
90% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Medical Resch Lab | Utica, NY | General operating | $69,996 |
| Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and | Lexington, MA | General operating | $55,992 |
| Retina Eye Research Institute | Boston, MA | General operating | $27,996 |
| Council of Churches | Binghamton, NY | General operating | $27,996 |
| Houghton College | Houghton, NY | General operating | $27,996 |
| Community Chest | Durham, NC | General operating | $13,992 |
| Commonwealth Charitable Management | Montrose, PA | General operating | $13,992 |
| Roberson Center Art Science | Binghamton, NY | General operating | $13,992 |
| Demolay Educational Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General operating | $13,992 |
| Davis College | Johnson City, NY | General operating | $6,996 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General operating | $6,996 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $279,936 | 11 |
| 2024 | $347,829 | 11 |
| 2023 | $354,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612179349100416
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-6678314
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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