Varnum-De Rose Trust
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 83-1214640 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$425K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$9.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $25,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | Andover, MA | General operating | $55,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | General operating | $55,000 |
| Jose Limon Dance Foundation | New York, NY | General operating | $55,000 |
| Dorot Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Prostate Action Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Shiloh Baptist Church of Newark | Newark, NJ | General operating | $25,000 |
| St Georges Society of New York | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Center for Community Alternatives | Syracuse, NY | General operating | $20,000 |
| Kids in Cleats Inc | Montclair, NJ | General operating | $20,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Merrifield, VA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | General operating | $15,000 |
| St Johns Episcopal Church of Southampton | Garden City, NY | General operating | $12,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Southampton | Austin, TX | General operating | $12,000 |
| South Shore University Hospital | Westbury, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Community Baptist Ch of Southampton | Southampton, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Dutchess County SPCA Inc | Hyde Park, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden Corporation | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $6,000 |
| Southampton History Museum | Southampton, NY | General operating | $6,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | General operating | $6,000 |
| Hamptons United Methodist Church | New York City, NY | General operating | $6,000 |
| The Lighthouse Guild | New York, NY | General operating | $6,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General operating | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $425,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $530,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631269349101833
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1214640
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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