Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation
Accepts applications
Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $261,914 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $19,650 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$261,914
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$19,650
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $218,639 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $219,125 | 16 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $218,639 | 17 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $261,914 | 14 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Joan R Stephans 621 Trotwood Circle, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 831-2264 |
| What to submit | Letter stating charitable purpose and amount of grant requested. |
| Restrictions | Primarily religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes and the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. |
What Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $151,030 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 1 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $15,799 |
| Maine | 1 | $85 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | Scholarship funding | $40,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | In support of the k&l fund | $40,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | Learning innovations and general support | $37,000 |
| Hungarian Catholic Mission | In support of the benedictine abbey of pannonhalma | $30,000 |
| Upmc Children's Hospital Foundation | General purpose and research | $29,530 |
| Franklin Road Academy | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Arnold & Winnie Palmer Foundation | General purpose | $14,299 |
| The Noah Angelici Hope Foundation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Inc | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Upper St Clair Volunteer Fire Department | General purpose | $500 |
| Veterinary Care Foundation | General purpose | $500 |
| Wreaths Across America | General purpose | $85 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter N Stephans
- Joan R Stephans
- Robert J Lally
Questions people ask
Does Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation give?
$261,914 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $19,650.
Who runs Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter N Stephans (Chairperson & Trustee), Joan R Stephans (Chairperson & Trustee) and Robert J Lally (Trustee).
What does Peter N and Joan Rossin Stephans Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.