Benjamin and Fannie Applestein Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6409505 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$35K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,659
Total assets$945K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,659 and $2,659.
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
7% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upmc Mercy | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,664 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,663 |
| Shadyside Hospital Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,663 |
| Rodef Shalom Congregation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,659 |
| Hadassah the Womens Zionist Organization | New York, NY | General support | $2,659 |
| Jewish Home & Hospital for the Aged | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,659 |
| National Council of Jewish Women Incorpo | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,659 |
| Upmc Presbyterian | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,659 |
| Goodwill Industries | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,659 |
| Adat Shalom B'nai Israel Congregation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,659 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,659 |
| Tree of Life Congregation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,659 |
| Tree of Life Sisterhood | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,659 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,580 | 13 |
| 2024 | $36,461 | 13 |
| 2023 | $40,830 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349103159
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6409505
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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