First Forty-Four Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 87-4024049 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$94K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
From the return
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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.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $75,000 |
| Persad Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $3,036 |
| Planned Parenthood | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $2,575 |
| Jewish Cemetery & Burial Assn | Pittsburgh, PA | Endownment fund | $2,500 |
| Classrooms Without Borders | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,800 |
| The Branch | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,800 |
| National Council of Jewish Woman Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,800 |
| Hillel Juc | Pittsburgh, PA | Campus superstar 2024 | $1,500 |
| Just Harvest | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Crohn S and Colitis Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $801 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Association | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $500 |
| Jewish Assistance Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $500 |
| Twilight Picnic for Parks | Allison Park, PA | General support | $500 |
| Gb the Tree of Life Memopurchas | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $260 |
| Miriam School and Learning Center | St Louis, MO | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $93,822 | 15 |
| 2024 | $34,639 | 13 |
| 2023 | $15,985 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102735
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4024049
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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