James R and Electra P Agras Foundation
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 20-1777344 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $3,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | Mr James R Agras |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 Martindale Street Suite 680, Pittsburgh PA 15212 |
| Phone | 4123591000 |
| Form and materials | None |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | None |
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
52% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $12,500 |
| Pittsburgh Festival Opera | Pittsburgh, PA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $7,500 |
| Metro Opera Association | New York, NY | General | $6,000 |
| St Clair Hospital | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,500 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $5,000 |
| National Legal and Policy Center | Falls Church, VA | General | $3,000 |
| Journey Church | Punxsutawney, PA | General Purposes | $3,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | Pittsburgh, PA | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| The National Civil War Museum | Harrisburg, PA | General Purposes | $1,000 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | Pittsburgh, PA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society -Team Tod | Pittsburgh, PA | Health Research | $1,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Statin Island, NY | General | $1,000 |
| Media Research Center | Reston, VA | General | $700 |
| Reading Is Fundamental Inc | Washington, DC | General Purposes | $500 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Cold Springs, KY | General | $500 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $500 |
| Leadership Institute | Arlington County, VA | Educational | $500 |
| United States Justice Foundation | Laguana Niguel, CA | General Purposes | $500 |
| Ben Wilke Scholarship Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Education Scholarship | $300 |
| Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | Pittsburgh, PA | Capital Campaign | $200 |
| The Claremont Institute | Claremont, CA | General Purposes | $200 |
| VFW Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General Purposes | $100 |
| American First Legal Foundation | Washington, DC | General Purposes | $100 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($20,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83,700 | 39 |
| 2022 | $99,800 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Sep 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502459349100400
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1777344
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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