Rossin Foundation
Accepts applications
Rossin Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $649,493 in 16 grants. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$649,493
- Number of grants16
- Assets$54.5 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $6.1 million the year before.
40% 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 | $762,957 | 33 | $43.7 million |
| 2024 | $6.1 million | 25 | $48.2 million |
| 2025 | $649,493 | 16 | $54.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gina A Deiuliis 5700 Corporate Drive Suite 800, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 367-8190 |
| What to submit | Letter stating charitable purpose and amount of grant requested. |
| Restrictions | Primarily educational institutions |
What Rossin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $2.6 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh | General purpose | $1.1 million |
| Upmc Children's Hospital Foundation | General purpose | $716,250 |
| Upmc Children's Hospital Foundation | General purpose | $283,750 |
| Lehigh University | General purpose | $250,000 |
| Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Folds of Honor of Western Pa | General purpose | $40,000 |
| St Vincent College | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Pittsburgh Trust for Cultural Resources | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Washington & Jefferson College | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Beatrice Institute | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Project | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Third Option Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Light of Life Rescue Mission | General purpose | $500 |
| Reading Is Fundamental Pittsburgh | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan R Stephans
- Peter N Stephans
- Elizabeth Stephans Baker
- Katherine Dec
- John Campbell Harmon
- Robert J Lally
- Gina A Deiuliis
- Connie J Allen
Questions people ask
Does Rossin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Rossin Foundation give?
$649,493 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants.
Who runs Rossin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan R Stephans (Chairperson & Trustee), Peter N Stephans (President & Trustee), Elizabeth Stephans Baker (Trustee) and Katherine Dec (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Rossin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and youth programs.