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John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J Pelusi Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 611726349

John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J Pelusi Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $335,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $167,500 and the largest $210,000. 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 $310,000 the year before.

50% 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$302,0002$6.5 million
2024$310,0002$6.9 million
2025$335,0002$7.2 million

How to apply

John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J Pelusi 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 John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J Pelusi Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania2$335,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Holy Family Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
To fund scholarships for students in financial need and contribute to hardship fund$210,000
The Eye and Ear Foundation
Pittsburgh, PA
Research and educational efforts$125,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J Pelusi Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J Pelusi Family Foundation give?

$335,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $167,500.

Who runs John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J Pelusi Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists John H Pelusi Jr (Trustee) and Kathleen J Pelusi (Trustee).

What does John H Pelusi Jr and Kathleen J Pelusi Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and science and research.

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