A Karnavas Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1197658 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | A Karnavas Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 Merchant Street, Ambridge PA 15003 |
| Phone | 7242664060 |
| Form and materials | Individuals should submit a brief resume of academic qualifications, and, in the case of research grants, an outline of the proposed investigation and a proposed budget. Organizations that apply should request and use the Foundation's standard grant application. |
| Deadlines | Applications for grants may be submitted at anytime. |
| Restrictions | Grants to individuals are limited to persons who attend educational institutions beyond the secondary level and recipients are selected on the basis of need and prior scholastic achievements. |
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifesteps Inc | Beaver, PA | Healthcare | $1,000 |
| Laughlin Memorial Library | Ambridge, PA | Education | $1,000 |
| New Horizon School | Beaver, PA | Educational | $1,000 |
| The Watson Institute | Sewickley, PA | Healthcare | $500 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($7,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $10,000 | 6 |
| 2022 | $12,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631809349101023
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1197658
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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