Honkus-Zollinger Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Honkus-Zollinger Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $111,250 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $12,000. 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$111,250
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $111,750 the year before.
56% 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 | $111,750 | 32 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $111,250 | 34 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
Honkus-Zollinger Charitable 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 Honkus-Zollinger Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 26 | $83,250 |
| California | 2 | $10,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $9,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh | General purposes | $12,000 |
| Humane Animal Rescue | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Upmc Children's Hospital Foundation | General purposes | $6,500 |
| Shirley Ryan Ability Lab | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Pediatric Victory Foundation | General purposes | $5,500 |
| City of Burrell | General purposes | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Parentis Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Knead Community Cafe | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Cultural Trust | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Diocese of Greensburg | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Fairfield Township Fire Company | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Phipps Conservatory | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Pine Richland Unified Booster Organization | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Quaker Valley Wrestling Association | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Panthers for Quality Foundation | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Burrell Education Foundation | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Lynn University | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Fort Ligonier | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Children's Aid Home Programs of Somerset County | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Children's Aid Society Foundation | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Chestnut Ridge Community Center | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Kiskiminetas Watershed Association | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Ligonier Valley Historical Society | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Ligonier Valley YMCA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Officer Brian Shaw Memorial Scholarship Fund | General purposes | $2,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Union Cemetary of Greensburg | General purposes | $1,000 |
| West Jefferson Hills School District | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Ligonier Charitable Foundation | General purposes | $750 |
| ALS United Greater New York | General purposes | $500 |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention | General purposes | $500 |
| Waynesburg University | General purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Debra A Honkus
- Jason Honkus
- David R Berk Esq
Questions people ask
Does Honkus-Zollinger Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Honkus-Zollinger Charitable Foundation give?
$111,250 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Honkus-Zollinger Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Debra A Honkus (Co-Trustee), Jason Honkus (Co-Trustee) and David R Berk Esq (Co-Trustee).
What does Honkus-Zollinger Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.