Cahouet Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cahouet Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $118,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$118,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $113,000 the year before.
48% of its 2025 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 | $110,000 | 43 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $113,000 | 24 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $118,000 | 21 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Cahouet Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Cahouet Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $43,750 |
| Idaho | 4 | $28,250 |
| Maryland | 6 | $24,250 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $13,750 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | For benefit of the community | $20,000 |
| Blind Spot Animal Sanctuary | For benefit of the community | $13,750 |
| Idaho FFA Foundation | For benefit of the community | $13,000 |
| Feeding the Spirit | For benefit of the community | $7,000 |
| Meadows Valley School District | For benefit of the community | $5,250 |
| Adams County Sheriffs Office | For benefit of the community | $5,000 |
| Hospice of the Chesapeake Foundation | For benefit of the community | $5,000 |
| Wellness House of Annapolis | For benefit of the community | $5,000 |
| McCall Ultra Sled Dog Challenge | For benefit of the community | $5,000 |
| Penn State Dance Marathon - Thon | For benefit of the community | $5,000 |
| Decesaris Cancer - Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Ctr Foundation | For benefit of the community | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | For benefit of the community | $3,750 |
| Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network | For benefit of the community | $3,500 |
| Pittsburgh Squealers | For benefit of the community | $3,500 |
| Burrows Hill Foundation | For benefit of the community | $3,250 |
| Hope Haven Farm | For benefit of the community | $3,000 |
| Triple O Equine Sanctuary | For benefit of the community | $3,000 |
| The Tunnel to Towers | For benefit of the community | $2,500 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue | For benefit of the community | $2,500 |
| Rescue 22 Foundation | For benefit of the community | $2,500 |
| Sewickley Cemetary | For benefit of the community | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann P Cahouet
- Mary Cahouet-Rotondi
- Frank V Cahouet
Questions people ask
Does Cahouet Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cahouet Family Foundation give?
$118,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cahouet Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ann P Cahouet (Trustee), Mary Cahouet-Rotondi (Trustee) and Frank V Cahouet (Trustee).
What does Cahouet Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, animals and health.