Carita Foundation-Ima
Preselected recipients only
Carita Foundation-Ima is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $350,000 in 58 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$350,000
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $268,500 the year before.
60% 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 | $268,500 | 49 | $6.7 million |
| 2024 | $350,000 | 58 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Carita Foundation-Ima 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 Carita Foundation-Ima funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 28 | $186,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $45,000 |
| New York | 7 | $36,000 |
| Maine | 7 | $24,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $11,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $8,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust for Public Land | General operating | $20,000 |
| Academy of Natural Sciences | General operating | $20,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | General operating | $15,000 |
| Climate Science Legal Defense Fund | General operating | $15,000 |
| Food & Friends | General operating | $15,000 |
| Shipley | General operating | $15,000 |
| Wolfpac | General operating | $10,000 |
| Helping Harvest Food Bank | General operating | $10,000 |
| Ceasefirepa | General operating | $10,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | General operating | $10,000 |
| Alite Rescue Fund | General operating | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | General operating | $10,000 |
| Whyy | General operating | $10,000 |
| Philabundance | General operating | $10,000 |
| Gesu School | General operating | $8,000 |
| Wabanaki Reach | General operating | $5,000 |
| Anera | General operating | $5,000 |
| National Immigrant Justice Center | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pa Humanities | General operating | $5,000 |
| Share Food Program | General operating | $5,000 |
| Manna | General operating | $5,000 |
| Covenant House | General operating | $5,000 |
| Philadelphia Health Partnership | General operating | $5,000 |
| West Chester University Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General operating | $5,000 |
| Villanova University Annual Fund | General operating | $5,000 |
| Pa Hunt Cup | General operating | $5,000 |
| Echoes | General operating | $5,000 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Lafayette College | General operating | $5,000 |
| Laurel House | General operating | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | General operating | $5,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ed Snider Hockey Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Easttown Library | General operating | $5,000 |
| Donorschoose | General operating | $5,000 |
| Project Home | General operating | $4,000 |
| Native Seeds Search | General operating | $3,000 |
| Peoples Light | General operating | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr Mrs Robert C Legnini
Questions people ask
Does Carita Foundation-Ima accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carita Foundation-Ima give?
$350,000 in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Carita Foundation-Ima?
Its 2024 filing lists Mr Mrs Robert C Legnini (Trustee).
What does Carita Foundation-Ima fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and science and research.