George R and Janet E Desko Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderLatrobe, Pennsylvania · EIN 26-1629061 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$137K
Organizations funded53
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JANET E DESKO TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 162 TUDOR MANOR ROAD, LATROBE PA 15650 |
| Phone | 7243962804 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN PROPOSAL WITH PURPOSE |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | NO |
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
50% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Vincent College | Latrobe, PA | Donation | $15,000 |
| Go2goal | Latrobe, PA | Donation | $12,500 |
| Felician Sisters | Coraopolis, PA | Donation | $12,500 |
| St Therese Catholic Church | Parkville, MO | Donation | $7,000 |
| Penfed Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Point Park University | Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Therese Catholic School | Parkville, MO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Paley Orthopedic & Spine Institute | West Palm Beach, FL | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Anne Home | Greensburg, PA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Allegheny Health Network | Monroeville, PA | Donation | $4,000 |
| Lock Haven University Foundation | Lock Haven, PA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Greater Latrobe Partnes in Education Foundation | Latrobe, PA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Food Allergiesorg | Mc Lean, VA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Donation | $2,500 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church | Johns Island, SC | Donation | $2,500 |
| Sacred Heart Church | Youngstown, PA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Latin American Children's Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Charleston Collegiate School | Johns Island, SC | Donation | $2,500 |
| Cambria Heights Football Boosters | Patton, PA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Cambria Heights PTO | Patton, PA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Lawrenceville United | Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Canine Service Pals | Coraopolis, PA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Water Mission | Charleston, SC | Donation | $2,000 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission | Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Huckleberry Trails Animal Sanctuary | Shermans Dale, PA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach | Johns Island, SC | Donation | $1,500 |
| Kc Riverdawgs | Platte City, MO | Donation | $1,500 |
| St Luke Greek Orthodox Church | Broomall, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Synergy Services Inc | Parkville, MO | Donation | $1,000 |
| Mcguire Memorial Fund | Moon Township, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Edmond Mobile Meals | Edmond, OK | Donation | $1,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Cincinnati, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Youngstown Whitney Volunteer Fire Department | Youngstown, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Johns Island Presbyterian Church | Johns Island, SC | Donation | $1,000 |
| Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding | Johns Island, SC | Donation | $1,000 |
| St James Evangelical Lutheran Church | Youngstown, PA | Donation | $1,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Elkins | Elkins, WV | Donation | $1,000 |
| Ewtn Global Catholic Network | Irondale, AL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Smepcmia | Bethel Park, PA | Donation | $700 |
| Indiana Area School District | Indiana, PA | Donation | $500 |
| Sos Low Country | Mount Pleasant, SC | Donation | $500 |
| West Virginia Movement Disorder | Huntington, WV | Donation | $500 |
| Shop With a Cop Npo | Greensburg, PA | Donation | $500 |
| Westmoreland County Food Bank | Delmont, PA | Donation | $500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Pittsburgh, PA | Donation | $500 |
| Respite Care Charleston | Charleston, SC | Donation | $200 |
| First Tee-Greater Charleston | Mount Pleasant, SC | Donation | $200 |
| Swing for the Low Country | Mount Pleasant, SC | Donation | $200 |
| Metanioa | North Charleston, SC | Donation | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $137,000 | 53 |
| 2023 | $128,600 | 59 |
| 2022 | $141,602 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640579349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1629061
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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