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Carole and Jack Scalo Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 920836853

Carole and Jack Scalo Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $157,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $78,750 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $35,500 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$27,0002$550,741
2024$35,5002$643,006
2025$157,5002$589,380

How to apply

Carole and Jack Scalo 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Carole and Jack Scalo Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$150,000
Florida1$7,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Harpey K Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
Dedicated to improving the lives of children with spina bifida by driving innovative research, personalized care, and robust community support.$150,000
Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation
Orlando, FL
Encourages strong character and supports children facing health challenges.$7,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Carole and Jack Scalo Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Carole and Jack Scalo Family Foundation give?

$157,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $78,750.

Who runs Carole and Jack Scalo Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John F Scalo (President & Treasurer) and Carole Scalo (Vice President & Secretary).

What does Carole and Jack Scalo Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, science and research and health.

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