Dsf Charitable Foundation Inc
Historical FunderVero Beach, Florida · EIN 25-1847237 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$6.3M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$117.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $107,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MEGAN A COLLINS SENIOR PROGRAM OFFI |
|---|---|
| Address | 5846 ELLSWORTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH PA 15232 |
| Phone | 4123626000 |
| INFO@DSFCF.ORG | |
| Form and materials | INFORMATION ON SUBMITTING GRANT REQUESTS IS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: HTTP://WWW.DSFCF.ORG/GRANT-REQUESTS/ |
| Deadlines | SEE WEBSITE ABOVE. |
| Restrictions | SEE WEBSITE ABOVE REGARDING RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS. |
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
84% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Vincent College | Lotrobe, PA | Bachelor of science in nursing program, nursing education building | $3,250,000 |
| East Coast Zoological Society | Melbourne, FL | Program support | $1,250,000 |
| Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens | Pittsburgh, PA | Tropical forest hawai'i exhibit | $204,193 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | Engineering scholarship support | $150,000 |
| Verland | Sewickley, PA | Capital support | $145,500 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Council of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Purchase of box truck | $120,000 |
| Leadership Pittsburgh Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | Program support | $107,000 |
| Mainstay Life Services | Pittsburgh, PA | Capital support | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Disaster relief in florida communities affected by hurricane helen | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Disaster relief in georgia and north carolina communities affected by hurricane helen | $100,000 |
| The Progeria Research Foundation | Peabody, MA | Plasma progerin biomarker assay platform replacement | $100,000 |
| Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard | Pittsburgh, PA | Program support | $100,000 |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation | Tallahassee, FL | Florida distaster fund | $100,000 |
| Pittsburgh Hires Veterans | Pittsburgh, PA | Program support | $70,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf | Pittsburgh, PA | Purchase of wheelchair-accessible van | $65,000 |
| Mary and Alexander Laughlin Childrens Center | Sewickley, PA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Pa Connecting Communities | Carnegie, PA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Shepherd's Heart Fellowship | Pittsburgh, PA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Development of drug design platform | $50,000 |
| The Blessing Board | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| One Day to Remember | Pittsburgh, PA | Program support | $35,000 |
| Camp Haven Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Good Counsel Inc | Secaucus, NJ | Support for family in residence | $20,000 |
| The Food Pantry of Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | Food purchases | $15,000 |
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA | Mcdaniel endowment in archaeology | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Vincent College | Lotrobe, PA | Bachelor of science in nursing program, nursing education building | $1,750,000 |
| Carlow University | Pittsburgh, PA | Expansion of simulation laboratory for nursing education | $100,000 |
| Camp Haven Inc | Vero Beach, FL | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Mary and Alexander Laughlin Childrens Center | Sewickley, PA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Shepherd's Heart Fellowship | Pittsburgh, PA | Program support | $50,000 |
| The Blessing Board | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Food Pantry of Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | Food purchases | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,311,693 | 32 |
| 2023 | $5,154,916 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349104060
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1847237
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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