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Sophia Katselas Katsafanas Fdn

Preselected recipients only Oakmont, Pennsylvania · EIN 816478434

Sophia Katselas Katsafanas Fdn is a private foundation in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,726 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $58,726. 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 $70,000 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$00$370,054
2024$70,0002$330,945
2025$98,7263$48

How to apply

Sophia Katselas Katsafanas Fdn 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

What Sophia Katselas Katsafanas Fdn funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania2$78,726
West Virginia1$20,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Pittsburgh Irish Theater
Pittsburgh, PA
Provide support for performing arts events$58,726
Pittsburgh Irish Theater
Pittsburgh, PA
Provide support for performing arts events$20,000
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
To help support WVUs mission$20,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Sophia Katselas Katsafanas Fdn accept grant applications?

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

How much does Sophia Katselas Katsafanas Fdn give?

$98,726 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.

Who runs Sophia Katselas Katsafanas Fdn?

Its 2025 filing lists Meg L Burkardt (Trustee).

What does Sophia Katselas Katsafanas Fdn fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.

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