DSF Charitable Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
DSF Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.5 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $3.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.5 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$3.3 million
- Assets$118 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.0 million the year before.
67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.0 million | 26 | $117 million |
| 2024 | $6.5 million | 25 | $118 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Megan A Collins Senior Program Offi 5846 Ellsworth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 362-6000, info@dsfcf.org |
| What to submit | Information on submitting grant requests is available online at: http://www.dsfcf.org/grant-requests/ |
| Deadlines | See website above. |
| Restrictions | See website above regarding restrictions and limitations on awards. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What DSF Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $4.4 million |
| Florida | 4 | $1.4 million |
| North Carolina | 3 | $350,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Vincent College | Bachelor of science in nursing program, nursing education building | $3.3 million |
| East Coast Zoological Society | Program support | $1.3 million |
| Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens | Tropical forest hawai'i exhibit | $204,193 |
| Wake Forest University | Engineering scholarship support | $150,000 |
| Verland | Capital support | $145,500 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Council of Pittsburgh | Purchase of box truck | $120,000 |
| Leadership Pittsburgh Inc | Program support | $107,000 |
| Mainstay Life Services | Capital support | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Disaster relief in florida communities affected by hurricane helen | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Disaster relief in georgia and north carolina communities affected by hurricane helen | $100,000 |
| The Progeria Research Foundation | Plasma progerin biomarker assay platform replacement | $100,000 |
| Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard | Program support | $100,000 |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation | Florida distaster fund | $100,000 |
| Pittsburgh Hires Veterans | Program support | $70,000 |
| Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf | Purchase of wheelchair-accessible van | $65,000 |
| Mary and Alexander Laughlin Childrens Center | Program support | $50,000 |
| Pa Connecting Communities | Program support | $50,000 |
| Shepherd's Heart Fellowship | Program support | $50,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Development of drug design platform | $50,000 |
| The Blessing Board | General operating support | $50,000 |
| One Day to Remember | Program support | $35,000 |
| Camp Haven Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Good Counsel Inc | Support for family in residence | $20,000 |
| The Food Pantry of Indian River County Inc | Food purchases | $15,000 |
| Washington and Lee University | Mcdaniel endowment in archaeology | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David N Scaife
- Sanford B Ferguson
- Edward J Goncz Sr
- Sara D Scaife
- J Nicholas Beldecos
- David G Scaife
- Sarah M Scaife
Questions people ask
Does DSF Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website above..
How much does DSF Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$6.5 million in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs DSF Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David N Scaife (Chairman), Sanford B Ferguson (Vice Chairman), Edward J Goncz Sr (Treasurer) and Sara D Scaife (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does DSF Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.