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The Dorothy B and S Lawrence Koplovitz

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 256658644

The Dorothy B and S Lawrence Koplovitz is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $81,351 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $15,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $85,897 the year before.

42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$72,1895$1.8 million
2023$85,8979$2.1 million
2024$81,35112$2.1 million

How to apply

The Dorothy B and S Lawrence Koplovitz 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 The Dorothy B and S Lawrence Koplovitz funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania12$81,351

Grants paid in 2024

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Harrisburg Symphony Association
Harrisburg, PA
General support$15,500
Gretna Productions Inc
Mt Gretna, PA
General support$15,000
Jewish Family Services of Greater Harrisburg Inc
Harrisburg, PA
General support$14,117
Dauphin County Library System
Harrisburg, PA
General support$10,000
Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
General support$10,000
Keystone Human Services
Harrisburg, PA
General operating$8,500
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet
Carlisle, PA
General support$2,500
Chisuk Emuna Congregation
Harrisburg, PA
General support$2,000
Historical Society of Dauphin County
Harrisburg, PA
General support$1,000
Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pa
Camp Hill, PA
General support$1,000
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association
Harrisburg, PA
General support$1,000
Capital Area School for the Arts Charter School
Harrisburg, PA
General support$734

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Dorothy B and S Lawrence Koplovitz accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Dorothy B and S Lawrence Koplovitz give?

$81,351 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.

Who runs The Dorothy B and S Lawrence Koplovitz?

Its 2024 filing lists Dr David Bronstein (Co-Trustee) and PNC Bank NA (Co-Trustee).

What does The Dorothy B and S Lawrence Koplovitz fund?

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

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