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Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6224855 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$176K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.6M
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 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
14% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin and Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | Scholarships | $126,500 |
| Millersville University | Millersville, PA | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Penn State University Park | University Park, PA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Elizabethtown College | Elizabethtown, PA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Penn State Harrisburg | Middletown, PA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $176,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $286,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611269349103206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6224855
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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