Golden Paws Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 83-0809183 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$200,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200,000 and $750,000.
From the return
How to apply
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | General charitable purposes | $1,250,000 |
| Johns Hopkins | Baltimore, MD | General charitable purposes | $750,000 |
| Conservation International (Ci) | Arlington, VA | General charitable purposes | $525,000 |
| Inova Health Foundation | Falls Church, VA | General charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| The Potomac School | Mclean, VA | General charitable purposes | $200,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation | Atlanta, GA | General charitable purposes | $100,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,025,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $1,975,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,340,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349103789
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0809183
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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