Curtis I & Paul Kossman Char Foundation
Accepts applications
Curtis I & Paul Kossman Char Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $156,400 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $550 and the largest $55,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$156,400
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$550
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was up from $135,050 the year before.
2% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $145,050 | 57 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $135,050 | 57 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $156,400 | 56 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marc Kossman 11 Parkway Center Suite 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 921-6100 |
| What to submit | Written request should include the purpose for which the grant will be used and a copy of the organization's IRS exemption letter. |
What Curtis I & Paul Kossman Char Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $105,750 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $21,825 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 5 | $5,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $2,750 |
| California | 3 | $1,750 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $1,475 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,025 |
| Maryland | 2 | $550 |
| Georgia | 1 | $275 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Pennsylvania Conservancy | General support | $55,000 |
| American Humanist Association | General support | $20,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | General support | $10,000 |
| Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | General support | $10,000 |
| Wqed | General support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of American | General support | $2,750 |
| Animal Rescue League | General support | $1,650 |
| Boca Helping Hands | General support | $1,650 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | General support | $1,650 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pittsburgh | General support | $1,250 |
| Americares | General support | $1,200 |
| Animal Friends | General support | $1,200 |
| Canine Service Pals of Pittsburgh | General support | $1,200 |
| City of Hope | General support | $1,200 |
| Amazon Conservation Association | General support | $1,000 |
| Children's Hospital Free Care Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Children's Museum of Pittsburgh | General support | $1,000 |
| Spectrum Charter School | General support | $1,000 |
| The Epilepsy Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| The Children's Institute | General support | $1,000 |
| Neads (National Education for Assistance Dog Services) | General support | $750 |
| Brady Center | General support | $550 |
| Crossroads Foundation of Pittsburgh | General support | $550 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank | General support | $550 |
| Life's Work | General support | $550 |
| Natural Resource Defense Counsel | General support | $550 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $550 |
| Provident Charter School Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Cure Alzheimer's | General support | $275 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General support | $275 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $275 |
| Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs | General support | $275 |
| Helen Keller International | General support | $275 |
| Holy Ground | General support | $275 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $275 |
| It's About the Warrior | General support | $275 |
| Map International | General support | $275 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Fund | General support | $275 |
Officers and trustees
- Agnes Kossman
- Curtis Kossman
- Marc Kossman
Questions people ask
Does Curtis I & Paul Kossman Char Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Curtis I & Paul Kossman Char Foundation give?
$156,400 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $550.
Who runs Curtis I & Paul Kossman Char Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Agnes Kossman (Secretary), Curtis Kossman (Treasurer) and Marc Kossman (Vice President).
What does Curtis I & Paul Kossman Char Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.