Karelou Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 82-4129763 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$170K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
23% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent College | Latrobe, PA | General | $50,000 |
| Seton Hill University | Greensburg, PA | General | $25,000 |
| Depaul School for Hearing & Speech | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $20,000 |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $20,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill | Greensburg, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $10,000 |
| St Bonaventure University | St Bonaventure, NY | General | $7,000 |
| Autism Project of Palm Beach County | Jupiter, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Woods Services | Langhorne, PA | General | $5,000 |
| Point Park University | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $3,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St Louis, MO | General | $3,000 |
| Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $170,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $150,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532479349100303
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-4129763
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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