Private foundation · EIN 02-0733877 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

2004 Carita Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 58 grants paid, $350K total, median $5,000. 48% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
58
$350K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in PA
48%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2024

58 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CAGeneral operating$20K
Academy of Natural SciencesPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$20K
Chester County Food BankExton, PAGeneral operating$15K
Climate Science Legal Defense FundNew York, NYGeneral operating$15K
Food & FriendsWashington, DCGeneral operating$15K
ShipleyBryn Mawr, PAGeneral operating$15K
WolfpacBoston, MAGeneral operating$10K
Helping Harvest Food BankReading, PAGeneral operating$10K
CeasefirepaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$10K
National Network of Abortion FundsBeaverton, ORGeneral operating$10K
Alite Rescue FundPaoli, PAGeneral operating$10K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCGeneral operating$10K
Good Shepherd Food BankAuburn, MEGeneral operating$10K
WhyyPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$10K
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$10K
Gesu SchoolPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$8,000
Wabanaki ReachStillwater, MEGeneral operating$5,000
AneraWashington, DCGeneral operating$5,000
National Immigrant Justice CenterNew York, NYGeneral operating$5,000
Pa HumanitiesPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$5,000
Share Food ProgramPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$5,000
MannaPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$5,000
Covenant HouseNew York, NYGeneral operating$5,000
Philadelphia Health PartnershipPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$5,000
West Chester University FoundationWest Chester, PAGeneral operating$5,000
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCGeneral operating$5,000
Villanova University Annual FundVillanova, PAGeneral operating$5,000
Pa Hunt CupCoatesville, PAGeneral operating$5,000
EchoesDevon, PAGeneral operating$5,000
African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCGeneral operating$5,000
Lafayette CollegeEaston, PAGeneral operating$5,000
Laurel HouseUniontown, PAGeneral operating$5,000
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTGeneral operating$5,000
Home of the SparrowMcHenry, ILGeneral operating$5,000
Ed Snider Hockey FoundationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$5,000
Easttown LibraryBerwyn, PAGeneral operating$5,000
DonorschoosePhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$5,000
Project HomePhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$4,000
Native Seeds SearchTucson, AZGeneral operating$3,000
Peoples LightMalvern, PAGeneral operating$3,000
All Hands and HeartsWashington, DCGeneral operating$3,000
Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social ResearchBryn Mawr, PAGeneral operating$3,000
ACLUNew York, NYGeneral operating$3,000
Aio Food and Energy AssistanceRockland, MEGeneral operating$3,000
Lambda LegalNew York, NYGeneral operating$3,000
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILGeneral operating$3,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral operating$3,000
Bath Food BankBath, MEGeneral operating$2,000
Coastal Maine Botanical GardensBoothbay, MEGeneral operating$2,000
Comfort CasesGaithersburg, MDGeneral operating$2,000
Bat Conservation InternationalWashington, DCGeneral operating$2,000
Everytown for Gun SafetyNew York, NYGeneral operating$2,000
SpeakupDevon, PAGeneral operating$1,000
Maine PBSBangor, MEGeneral operating$1,000
Childrens Museum and Theatre of MainePortland, MEGeneral operating$1,000
Chester County History CenterWest Chester, PAGeneral operating$1,000
Starfinder FoundationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating$1,000
Middlesex School Scholarship FundConcord, MAGeneral operating$1,000

By state: Pennsylvania 28 · District of Columbia 7 · New York 7 · Maine 7 · California 1 · Massachusetts 2

About this foundation

2004 Carita Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Bny Mellon Tr of Delaware, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does 2004 Carita Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does 2004 Carita Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $350K across 58 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does 2004 Carita Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (28 grants), District of Columbia (7 grants), New York (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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