Joseph Elias Charitable Trust
Historical FunderPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6284538 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SYLVIA ELIAS CO TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2812, PITTSBURGH PA 15230 |
| Phone | 4129631306 |
| Form and materials | GENERAL REQUEST - NO SPECIFIC FORMAT |
| 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
10% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding general working capital operations | $52,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding general working capital operations, educational programs and religious activities | $10,916 |
| Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding purchase of food for the needy | $3,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding general working capital operations | $1,800 |
| Jewish Association on Aging | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding general working capital operations | $1,000 |
| Children's Institute | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding general working capital operations | $500 |
| Congregation Gemilas Chesed | White Oak, PA | Funding general working capital operations and religious activities | $500 |
| Jewish Cemetery & Burial Association | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding general working capital operations | $500 |
| Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding educational programs | $250 |
| Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding general working capital operations | $218 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Northfield, IL | Funding medical research activities | $200 |
| Blawnox Volunteer Fire Department | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding general working capital operations | $150 |
| B'nai B'rith International | Washington, DC | Funding general working capital operations and religious activities | $110 |
| Parkview Pleasant Valley Fire Association | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding general working capital operations | $100 |
| Parkview Ems | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding general working capital operations | $100 |
| National Ms Society | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding medical research programs | $50 |
| National Kidney Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding general working capital operations | $30 |
| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium | Pittsburgh, PA | Funding general working capital operations | $30 |
| Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley | New Kensington, PA | Funding general working capital operations | $25 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,479 | 19 |
| 2024 | $69,149 | 17 |
| 2023 | $71,180 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601049349100310
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6284538
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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