Richard a Zappala Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7876878 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$331K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $11,500.
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
58% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Botanic Garden | Oakdale, PA | Unrestricted: $16,000. restricted: $50,000 for executive director transition fund | $67,000 |
| LA Roche University | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Christ Church Capitol Hill | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Addiction Recovery Ministry | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Amd3 Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Project Lift | Palm City, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| United Way of Martin County | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Martin Health | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted | $11,500 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers & Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Martin County | Hobe Sound, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Christ the King Parish | Aspinwall, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| DC Family Youth Initiatives | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| House of Hope | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kane Centercouncil on Aging of Martin County | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Andrews Catholic Church | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tykes & Teens | Palm City, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Diocese of Palm Beach | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Restricted: lumin christi schools. | $2,500 |
| Hibiscus Childrens Center | Jensen Beach, FL | Unrestricted: $1,000. restricted: $1,500 mum ball. | $2,500 |
| Pittsburgh Tomorrow | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| St Margaret's Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | Restricted: patient crisis care endowment | $2,500 |
| The Lyric Theatre | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Restricted: amlyoidosis support group. | $2,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Clinic | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted. | $1,000 |
| Cancer Research Institute | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fox Families Care | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pa | Pittsburgh, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Sailfish Point Foundation | Stuart, FL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $331,000 | 31 |
| 2024 | $365,000 | 34 |
| 2023 | $229,500 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349101149
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7876878
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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