Karelou Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karelou Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $170,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$170,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $150,000 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $150,000 | 12 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 13 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Karelou 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 Karelou Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $155,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Vincent College | General | $50,000 |
| Seton Hill University | General | $25,000 |
| Depaul School for Hearing & Speech | General | $20,000 |
| Duquesne University | General | $20,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | General | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill | General | $10,000 |
| Upmc Hillman Cancer Center | General | $10,000 |
| St Bonaventure University | General | $7,000 |
| Autism Project of Palm Beach County | General | $5,000 |
| Woods Services | General | $5,000 |
| Point Park University | General | $3,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis | General | $3,000 |
| Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh | General | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur J Rooney Jr
Questions people ask
Does Karelou Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karelou Foundation give?
$170,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Karelou Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Arthur J Rooney Jr (President).
What does Karelou Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.