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Charles Maier

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 256026563

Charles Maier is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,491 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $12,491 and the largest $12,491. 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 $12,093 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$12,0101$262,032
2024$12,0931$274,097
2025$12,4911$296,081

How to apply

Charles Maier 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 Charles Maier funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$12,491

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Humane Animal Rescue
Pittsburgh, PA
General support$12,491

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Charles Maier accept grant applications?

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

How much does Charles Maier give?

$12,491 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $12,491.

Who runs Charles Maier?

Its 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N A (Trustee).

What does Charles Maier fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals.

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