Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $652,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$652,500
- Assets$33.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
24% 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 | $1.4 million | 39 | $28.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 40 | $30.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 35 | $33.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Philip and Patricia Muck Char F PO Box 1158, Wexford, PA 15090-1158 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 261-0779 |
| What to submit | There are no required formal forms but must submit documentation of charitable purposes of grant and tax-exempt status of the organization. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions on awards. |
What Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 3 | $665,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $541,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $75,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $40,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $29,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $24,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $19,000 |
| New York | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio University Foundation | Philip f. & patricia s. | $652,500 |
| Holy Family Institute | Nazareth prep high school | $175,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Council of Pittsburgh | West mifflin complex | $80,000 |
| Abiding Missions | New community chaplain & | $65,000 |
| Pawsperity | General | $50,000 |
| TECH25 | Pennsylvania's creative | $50,000 |
| Covenant House of Alaska | Youth transitioning out of | $40,000 |
| Glade Run Foundation | Summer adventure program & | $30,000 |
| American Whitewater | Mid-atlantic region | $29,000 |
| Cultivate Kansas City | New roots program | $25,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | Tigrayan & ukrainian | $24,000 |
| Innovatepgh | Enterprise development | $20,000 |
| York Street Project | The nurturing place for | $20,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | The young leaders program | $20,000 |
| Trail Pittsburgh | Alameda project trail fund | $15,000 |
| The Lighthouse Foundation | Holiday meals, general | $15,000 |
| Duquesne University | Student stipends & | $15,000 |
| Individual | General | $15,000 |
| Class | General & support of | $15,000 |
| Crisis Center North | General | $15,000 |
| St John Neumann Catholic High School | Hvac replacement | $15,000 |
| St Bonaventure Indian Mission & School | General | $15,000 |
| St Mary Magdalene Parish Ministry Center | Food cooling units | $10,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | Summer programs | $10,000 |
| Young Writer's Project | General | $10,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh | General program support | $10,000 |
| The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America | Behaza seminary, madagascar | $10,000 |
| Worthington Resource Pantry | New location support | $10,000 |
| 180 Degrees Empowerment Center Inc | Wels program | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Funding support for tpusa | $10,000 |
| Addison Central Teens | General mission & support | $9,000 |
| 88BIKES Foundation | Purchase of 100 bikes | $8,800 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation | Constitutional rights | $5,000 |
| Worthington Schools | Rox program | $2,600 |
| Dry Bones Ministries | Camp & retreat center | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christine A Rotella
- Patricia A Muck
- Stephen M Muck
- James S Rotella
- Michelle A Rotella
- Amy M Greene
- Rebecca Muck
- Wen J Vaughan-Muck
- Smithfield Trust Company
- Alexandra Muck
Questions people ask
Does Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christine A Rotella (Trustee, Distribution Committee Member), Patricia A Muck (Distribution Committee Member), Stephen M Muck (Distribution Committee Member) and James S Rotella (Advisory Committee Member) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Philip & Patricia Muck Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.