Joseph Elias Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Joseph Elias Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,479 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $218 and the largest $52,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$71,479
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$218
- Largest grant$52,000
- Assets$117,878
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $69,149 the year before.
16% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $71,180 | 13 | $154,332 |
| 2024 | $69,149 | 17 | $88,355 |
| 2025 | $71,479 | 19 | $117,878 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sylvia Elias Co Trust PO Box 2812, Pittsburgh, PA 15230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 963-1306 |
| What to submit | General request - no specific format |
What Joseph Elias Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $71,169 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $110 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater PGH | Funding general working capital operations | $52,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Funding general working capital operations, educational programs and religious activities | $10,916 |
| Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry | Funding purchase of food for the needy | $3,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Funding general working capital operations | $1,800 |
| Jewish Association on Aging | Funding general working capital operations | $1,000 |
| Children's Institute | Funding general working capital operations | $500 |
| Congregation Gemilas Chesed | Funding general working capital operations and religious activities | $500 |
| Jewish Cemetery & Burial Association | Funding general working capital operations | $500 |
| Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh | Funding educational programs | $250 |
| Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle | Funding general working capital operations | $218 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Funding medical research activities | $200 |
| Blawnox Volunteer Fire Department | Funding general working capital operations | $150 |
| B'nai B'rith International | Funding general working capital operations and religious activities | $110 |
| Parkview Pleasant Valley Fire Association | Funding general working capital operations | $100 |
| Parkview Ems | Funding general working capital operations | $100 |
| National Ms Society | Funding medical research programs | $50 |
| National Kidney Foundation | Funding general working capital operations | $30 |
| Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium | Funding general working capital operations | $30 |
| Animal Protectors of Allegheny Valley | Funding general working capital operations | $25 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman L Elias
- Sylvia M Elias
- Richard S Elias
- Andrea R Elias
Questions people ask
Does Joseph Elias Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Joseph Elias Charitable Trust give?
$71,479 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $218.
Who runs Joseph Elias Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Norman L Elias (Trustee), Sylvia M Elias (Trustee), Richard S Elias (Trustee) and Andrea R Elias (Trustee).
What does Joseph Elias Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.