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Little Sisters of the Poor

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 616134453

Little Sisters of the Poor is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,148 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $26,148 and the largest $26,148. 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 $24,972 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$26,1561$535,981
2024$24,9721$565,054
2025$26,1481$615,955

How to apply

Little Sisters of the Poor 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

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky1$26,148

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Little Sisters of the Poor
Louisville, KY
General support$26,148

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Little Sisters of the Poor accept grant applications?

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

How much does Little Sisters of the Poor give?

$26,148 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $26,148.

Who runs Little Sisters of the Poor?

Its 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N A (Trustee).

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