Earl Knudsen Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6062530 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHARITABLE TRUST GRANT REVIEW COMMI |
|---|---|
| Address | TOWER AT PNC PLAZA 300 5TH AVE MS, PITTSBURGH PA 15222 |
| Phone | 4124675385 |
| Form and materials | SEE FOOTNOTE |
| Deadlines | SEE FOOTNOTE |
| Restrictions | SEE FOOTNOTE |
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
4% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Carnegie Free Libarary | Carnegie, PA | Advancing arts & culture | $20,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $10,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | Duquesne, PA | Nourishing individuals and | $10,000 |
| Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburg | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $7,500 |
| Hossanna House Inc | Wilkinsburg, PA | Soaring summer learning | $7,500 |
| National Civil War Museum | Harrisburg, PA | Server wifi pos upgrade | $7,500 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Critical case management | $6,213 |
| Family House Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| 412 Food Rescue | Pittsburgh, PA | Good food project | $5,000 |
| Anchorpoint Counseling Ministry | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | Neighborhood museum | $5,000 |
| Center for Theater Arts | Pittsburgh, PA | The stage is set program | $5,000 |
| Angles Place Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | Showcase of scholars | $5,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Project | Pittsburgh, PA | Afterschool program | $5,000 |
| Casa of Allegheny County | Pittsburgh, PA | At risk child advocacy | $5,000 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Computer Reach | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Beverlys Birthdays | N Huntingdon, PA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Reading Ready Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Portland, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Bradley Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $3,500 |
| Pittsburgh Youth Leadership | Pittsburgh, PA | 2025 bicyle trips | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $139,713 | 22 |
| 2024 | $115,878 | 19 |
| 2023 | $131,380 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349102915
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6062530
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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