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Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-6581529 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$55K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$6,875
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,875 and $6,875.
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil City Rotary Club | Oil City, PA | General operating | $6,875 |
| Easter Seals Western Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $6,875 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | General operating | $6,875 |
| Young Men's Christian Association | Oil City, PA | General operating | $6,875 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | Oil City, PA | General operating | $6,875 |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc | Oil City, PA | General operating | $6,875 |
| Vna of Venango County | Franklin, PA | General operating | $6,875 |
| Venango County Association | Seneca, PA | General operating | $6,875 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $53,456 | 8 |
| 2023 | $48,830 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349101730
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-6581529
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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