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Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6440597 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$260K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$6.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $50,000.
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
80% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Yorkville Heights, NY | General operating | $75,000 |
| Western Pa School for Blind Children | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $65,000 |
| The Seeing Eye | Morristown, NJ | General operating | $50,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation | Smithtown, NY | General operating | $16,500 |
| Freedom Guide Dogs | Cassvile, NY | General operating | $16,000 |
| Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| National Braille Press | Boston, MA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Helen Keller Services for the Blind | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $7,500 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | Watertown, MA | General operating | $7,500 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $260,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $268,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512809349100801
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6440597
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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