Compton Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6815996 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$130K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
80% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sen John Heinz History Center | Pittsburgh, PA | 1879 founder's circle | $15,000 |
| Friends of Fort Frederica | Sea Island, GA | General | $15,000 |
| Mountain Air Community Fund | Burnsville, NC | General | $15,000 |
| Hospice of the Golden Isles Inc | Brunswick, GA | General | $10,000 |
| Coastal Georgia Historical Society | St Simons Island, GA | General | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Pittsburgh, PA | 2024-2025 season programs | $10,000 |
| St Simons Presbyterian Church | St Simons Island, GA | General | $10,000 |
| Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo | Gulf Shores, AL | General | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Mobile, AL | General | $5,000 |
| College of Coastal Georgia | Brunswick, GA | Compton family foundation | $5,000 |
| Christ Church Frederica | St Simons Island, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia | Brunswick, GA | General | $5,000 |
| The Haven | Fairhope, AL | Mission to end pet | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $130,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349100125
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6815996
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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