Robert A & Christine J Pietrandrea Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert A & Christine J Pietrandrea Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Wexford, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.7 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $750,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.7 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$17.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
33% 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 | $1.1 million | 48 | $16.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 45 | $18.1 million |
| 2025 | $2.7 million | 52 | $17.9 million |
How to apply
Robert A & Christine J Pietrandrea Charitable 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 Robert A & Christine J Pietrandrea Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 42 | $1.8 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $750,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $35,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $9,500 |
| Missouri | 2 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The College of St Joseph the Worker | To support the mission of making a trade college. | $750,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation | To support upmc children's hospital of pittsburgh | $500,000 |
| Jubilee Association Inc | To support their renewing hope, rebuilding lives campagin to support the renovation adn expansion of our facility. | $250,000 |
| Nazareth Prep | To provide support to nazareth prep | $250,000 |
| The Neighborhood Academy | To support the campagin to expand the school. | $250,000 |
| Pittsburgh Opera | For assistance to pittsburgh opera | $160,000 |
| Othonia | To support the mission of othonia. | $150,000 |
| Dry Bones Ministries | To revitalize and strengthen the catholic faith focused on helping kids, teens and adults. | $50,000 |
| Seraphic Mass Association | To support the capuchin missionairies around the world, especially among the poor. | $50,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph | To provide support for vowed women who are dedicated to loving and supporting god | $50,000 |
| Team Hoyt Oklahoma | To support inclusion of athletes with disabilities. | $35,000 |
| Club Hope Foundation Inc | To provide support for patients and families affected by a cancer diagnosis | $25,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank | To provide food assistance in pittsburgh | $25,000 |
| Childrens Museum of Pittsburgh | To support the childrens museum of pittsburghs and its programs. | $15,000 |
| Animal Friends | To support the organization that saves lives of companion animals in crisis | $10,000 |
| Huffy's Heart Memorial Fund | To support the mission of huffy's heart memorial fund | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Support for individuals fighting cancer | $9,500 |
| Frick Art & Historical Center | To provide support to frick art & historical center | $7,500 |
| Pittsburgh Clo | For assistance to pittsburgh civic light opera, theater company | $7,500 |
| Folds of Honor Western Pa | To provide scholarships to families of american's fallen and disabled service members | $6,500 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | Support the work of caring for the elderly poor | $6,350 |
| Partners for Quality Foundation | To provide support for individuals with intellectual disabilities | $6,000 |
| Phipps Fund | Support for phipps conservatory and botanical gardens | $6,000 |
| Pittsburgh Public Theater | For assistance to pittsburgh public theater | $6,000 |
| Best of the Batch Foundation | Provide schoool-aged youth with programs focused on education, health and wellness, and outreach services | $5,000 |
| Catholic Youth Association | To provide support for the catholic youth association of pittsburgh | $5,000 |
| Conception Abbey | To provide support for the benedeitine monastery. | $5,000 |
| Covenant House | Serving youth experiencing homelessness | $5,000 |
| Holy Family Foundation | To support the foundation and its mission.to support the mission of holy family foundation | $5,000 |
| Iota Phi Foundation | To run community programs for the african-american community in pittsburgh | $5,000 |
| Laughlin Children's Center | To support the mission of providing academic services for children with dyslexia and children with additional needs.to support their mission of providing clinical and academic services that empower children for success. | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre | To provide support for the pittsburgh ballet theatre | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra | To support the mission of pittsburgh symphony orchestra | $5,000 |
| South Hills Catholic Academy | To provide support for the catholic school and its mission. | $5,000 |
| St Luke the Evangelist Church | To support the mission of the catholic church. | $5,000 |
| St Monica Catholic Academy | To provide support to st. Monica catholic academy. | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | To support the mission of helping the underserved. | $5,000 |
| Vincentian Charitable Foundation | To provide support to vincentian | $3,000 |
| Individual | To provide shelther, meals, housing, health care to women in need. | $2,500 |
| Franklin Park Volunteer Fire Co 1 | To support the franklin park volunteer fire company's operating expenses. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Pietrandrea
Questions people ask
Does Robert A & Christine J Pietrandrea Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert A & Christine J Pietrandrea Charitable Foundation give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert A & Christine J Pietrandrea Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert A Pietrandrea (Director).
What does Robert A & Christine J Pietrandrea Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.