Core Cares Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Core Cares Foundation is a private foundation in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $697,265 in 200 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $200,000. 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$697,265
- Number of grants200
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $720,058 the year before.
69% 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 | $720,058 | 210 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $697,265 | 200 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Core Cares 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 Core Cares Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 128 | $558,615 |
| West Virginia | 59 | $117,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $16,000 |
| Ohio | 10 | $5,650 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | House at new wvu children's hospital | $200,000 |
| Growing Up Greene (Formerly Casa) | Child victim therapy program | $35,000 |
| Frank Calandra Jr Foundation | Diabetes research | $20,000 |
| Outflow Fishing Sponsorship | Community-youth fishing event | $18,000 |
| Advanced Leadership Institute | Support leadership program | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Human services-annual contribution | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greene Cty | Support community programs | $15,000 |
| Girls Scouts of Western Pa | Support youth program | $15,000 |
| Lauren's Wish Addiction Center | Support addiction center | $12,550 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Human services | $12,455 |
| West Virginia State Parks Fdn | Equipment for twin falls state park | $12,000 |
| Bluefield State Univ Foundation | Support mining engineering program | $10,000 |
| Corner Cupboard Food Bank | Support community food bank | $10,000 |
| Governor's One Shot Hungry Program | Community food drive | $10,000 |
| Helping House | Support community program | $10,000 |
| Morris Township Vol Fire Dept | Public safety - support of vfd | $10,000 |
| 4MYCITY Inc | Support food bank | $7,500 |
| Greene County Human Services | Community human services pgms | $7,500 |
| Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary | Human services community events | $6,500 |
| Lemoyne Community Center | Support community program | $6,000 |
| West Finley Volunteer Fire Dept | Public safety - support of vfd | $6,000 |
| West Greene Hs Football | Support youth athetics | $6,000 |
| 4MYCITY Inc | Support food bank | $5,000 |
| Bailey Sporting Clays Assoc | Support youth community event | $5,000 |
| Carmichaels Area School District | Support school program | $5,000 |
| Center Township Volunteer Fire Dept | Public safety - support of vfd | $5,000 |
| Central Assembly of God | Community outreach project | $5,000 |
| Church of the Covenant Preschool | Support school program | $5,000 |
| Horses With Hope | Equine therapy program | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Western Pa | Support school program | $5,000 |
| Morris Township Vol Fire Dept | Public safety - support of vfd | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace School | Purchase cafeteria furniture | $5,000 |
| Richhill Township Volunteer Fire | Public safety - support of vfd | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Human services | $5,000 |
| South Hills Interfaith Ministries | Human services | $5,000 |
| Triadelphia Volunteer Fire Dept | Public safety - support of vfd | $5,000 |
| Valley School of Ligonier | Support school program | $5,000 |
| Washington Township | Community program | $5,000 |
| Wvma Educational Fund Inc | Support youth education program | $5,000 |
| Wvu Foundation | Student athlete welfare fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher Rabbitt
- Erica Fisher
- Allison Haines
- Steven Aspinall
- Peggy Bissett
- Andrew Chumney
- Kaylee Jenesky
- Tina Hilk
- Matthew Mackowiak
- Kurt Salvatori
- Matthew Tyree
- Chase Shaffer
- Daniel Connell
- Eric Cowden
Questions people ask
Does Core Cares Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Core Cares Foundation give?
$697,265 in tax year 2024, across 200 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Core Cares Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher Rabbitt (Chairman), Erica Fisher (Vice Chair), Allison Haines (Secretary) and Steven Aspinall (Treasurer) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Core Cares Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.