Core Cares Foundation
Invitation OnlyCanonsburg, Pennsylvania · EIN 84-1776958 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$697K
Organizations funded200
Typical grant$500
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
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
36% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Pittsburgh, PA | House at new wvu children's hospital | $200,000 |
| Growing Up Greene (Formerly Casa) | Waynesburg, PA | Child victim therapy program | $35,000 |
| Frank Calandra Jr Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Diabetes research | $20,000 |
| Outflow Fishing Sponsorship | Georgetown, PA | Community-Youth fishing event | $18,000 |
| Advanced Leadership Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | Support leadership program | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services-annual contribution | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greene Cty | Waynesburg, PA | Support community programs | $15,000 |
| Girls Scouts of Western Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | Support youth program | $15,000 |
| Lauren's Wish Addiction Center | Morgantown, WV | Support addiction center | $12,550 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $12,455 |
| West Virginia State Parks Fdn | South Charleston, WV | Equipment for twin falls state park | $12,000 |
| Bluefield State Univ Foundation | Bluefield, WV | Support mining engineering program | $10,000 |
| Corner Cupboard Food Bank | Waynesburg, PA | Support community food bank | $10,000 |
| Governor's One Shot Hungry Program | South Charleston, WV | Community food drive | $10,000 |
| Helping House | Jefferson, PA | Support community program | $10,000 |
| Morris Township Vol Fire Dept | Prosperity, PA | Public safety - support of vfd | $10,000 |
| 4Mycity Inc | Baltimore, MD | Support food bank | $7,500 |
| Greene County Human Services | Waynesburg, PA | Community human services pgms | $7,500 |
| Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary | Beckley, WV | Human services community events | $6,500 |
| Lemoyne Community Center | Washington, PA | Support community program | $6,000 |
| West Finley Volunteer Fire Dept | West Finley, PA | Public safety - support of vfd | $6,000 |
| West Greene Hs Football | Waynesburg, PA | Support youth athetics | $6,000 |
| 4Mycity Inc | Baltimore, MD | Support food bank | $5,000 |
| Bailey Sporting Clays Assoc | Wind Ridge, PA | Support youth community event | $5,000 |
| Carmichaels Area School District | Carmichaels, PA | Support school program | $5,000 |
| Center Township Volunteer Fire Dept | Rogersville, PA | Public safety - support of vfd | $5,000 |
| Central Assembly of God | Houston, PA | Community outreach project | $5,000 |
| Church of the Covenant Preschool | Washington, PA | Support school program | $5,000 |
| Horses With Hope | Bridgeville, PA | Equine therapy program | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Western Pa | Bridgeville, PA | Support school program | $5,000 |
| Morris Township Vol Fire Dept | Ninevah, PA | Public safety - support of vfd | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace School | Wheeling, WV | Purchase cafeteria furniture | $5,000 |
| Richhill Township Volunteer Fire | Wind Ridge, PA | Public safety - support of vfd | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services | $5,000 |
| South Hills Interfaith Ministries | Bethel Park, PA | Human services | $5,000 |
| Triadelphia Volunteer Fire Dept | Triadelphia, WV | Public safety - support of vfd | $5,000 |
| Valley School of Ligonier | Ligonier, PA | Support school program | $5,000 |
| Washington Township | Prosperity, PA | Community program | $5,000 |
| Wvma Educational Fund Inc | Charleston, WV | Support youth education program | $5,000 |
| Wvu Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Student athlete welfare fund | $5,000 |
| Wvu Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Mens golf team operating fund | $5,000 |
| Wyoming County Toy Fund | Mullens, WV | Community toy fund | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Pittsburgh, PA | Human services-red shoe ball | $4,850 |
| American Legion Post 639 | Claysville, PA | Support community program | $4,000 |
| B Your Best U | Baltimore, MD | Community food bank | $3,500 |
| Houston Pumpkin Festival | Houston, PA | Support community festival | $3,500 |
| Mullens Dogwood Festival | Mullens, WV | Support community festival | $3,000 |
| West Greene School District | Waynesburg, PA | Support school program | $3,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor of Sw Pa | Washington, PA | Community outreach program | $2,870 |
| Carmichaels & Cumberland Vfd | Carmichaels, PA | Public safety - equip for vfd | $2,500 |
| Itmann Food Bank | Mullens, WV | Community food bank | $2,500 |
| M7 Sports Foundation | Beaver, PA | Support youth athletics | $2,500 |
| Memma Central Advisory Council Tim Shell Scholarship | Scenery Hill, PA | Youth scholarship program | $2,500 |
| Spencer Family YMCA | Bethel Park, PA | Human services | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Carnegie, PA | Human services | $2,500 |
| Carmichaels & Cumberland Vfd | Carmichaels, PA | Support vfd scholarship program | $2,000 |
| Colby's Stars Foundation | Waynesburg, PA | Pediatric cancer care | $2,000 |
| Stockdale Volunteer Fire Dept | Stockdale, PA | Public safety - support of vfd | $2,000 |
| Western Pa Bleeding Disorders Fdn | Beaver, PA | Support health care foundation | $2,000 |
| Wyoming Cnty Career & Technical Ctr | Pineville, WV | Support school program | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 200 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Pittsburgh, PA | House at new wvu children's hospital | $400,000 |
| Growing Up Greene (Formerly Casa) | Waynesburg, PA | Child victim therapy program | $70,000 |
| Bluefield State Univ Foundation | Bluefield, WV | Support mining engineering program | $30,000 |
| Wvu Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Student athlete welfare fund | $20,000 |
| Wvu Foundation | Morgantown, WV | Mens golf team operating fund | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $697,265 | 205 |
| 2023 | $720,058 | 213 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 22, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522959349100307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1776958
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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