Touchstone Cares
Preselected recipients only
Touchstone Cares is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $237,338 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $207,425. 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$237,338
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$207,425
- Assets$124,750
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $519,405 the year before.
63% 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 | $377,000 | 20 | $52,292 |
| 2024 | $519,405 | 20 | $34,130 |
| 2025 | $237,338 | 9 | $124,750 |
How to apply
Touchstone Cares 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 Touchstone Cares funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $207,425 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $26,113 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational | $207,425 |
| Dry Bones Ministries | Religious | $13,923 |
| Tash Inc | Medical assistance and education | $10,000 |
| Gesu Church | Religious | $2,000 |
| Christ Led Communities Inc | Religious leadership training | $1,500 |
| The Blessing Board | Provide furniture and household items to the needy | $1,090 |
| Bible Baptist Church | Religious | $1,000 |
| Pay for Pink Inc | Cancer research | $300 |
| The Pittsburgh Experiment | Religious | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore Kerr
- Maria P Dos Reis Da Silva
- Chris Mabon
- Michele Synder
- Beth Rupert
- Kevin Powers
- Gaye Shepherd
- Andrea Powers
Questions people ask
Does Touchstone Cares accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Touchstone Cares give?
$237,338 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Touchstone Cares?
Its 2025 filing lists Theodore Kerr (Presidenttreasurer), Maria P Dos Reis Da Silva (Secretaryatv President), Chris Mabon (Director) and Michele Synder (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Touchstone Cares fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.