Private foundation · EIN 13-6350175 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Theresa and Edward Otoole 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, $4.8M total, median $50K. 10% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
58
$4.8M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in PA
10%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$58M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mystical Humanity of ChristSan Mateo, CAGeneral operating$500K
University of San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral operating$500K
All Catholic StudiosSaratoga, CAGeneral operating$300K
Carmel of Jesus Mary JosephFairfield, PAGeneral operating$250K
Comm for Mission Resp of Archdiocese NyNew York, NYGeneral operating$220K
St Patricks SeminaryMenlo Park, CAGeneral operating$160K
Catholic Charities Bureau IncJacksonville, FLGeneral operating$150K
Catholic Relief ServicesTipton, IAGeneral operating$150K
Society of St Vincent de Paul Los AngelLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating$150K
Saint Peters UniversityJersey City, NJGeneral operating$130K
Mustard Seed CommunitiesMedfield, MAGeneral operating$125K
Providence Rest HomeThe Bronx, NYGeneral operating$120K
Rosary Hill HomeHawthorne, NYGeneral operating$120K
Xavier Society for the BlindNew York, NYGeneral operating$120K
Sisters of St FrancesSyracuse, NYGeneral operating$100K
Franciscan School of TheologySan Diego, CAGeneral operating$100K
Cristo Rey Boston High SchoolDorchester, MAGeneral operating$90K
St Christopher's InnGarrison, NYGeneral operating$80K
Good Shepherd HospiceFarmingdale, NYGeneral operating$75K
Benedictine Sisters of ErieErie, PAGeneral operating$65K
Junipero Serro High SchoolGardena, CAGeneral operating$55K
St Joseph's Senior HomeWoodbridge, NJGeneral operating$50K
Cardinal McCloskey Community ServicesValhalla, NYGeneral operating$50K
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School MDTakoma Park, MDGeneral operating$50K
Sisters of St Dominic of AmityvilleAmityville, NYGeneral operating$50K
Academy of Mt St UrsulaBronx, NYGeneral operating$50K
St Peter's Boys High SchoolYonkers, NYGeneral operating$50K
St Joseph ConventSea Isle City, NJGeneral operating$50K
Archdiocese of NewarkNewark, NJGeneral operating$50K
St Dominics Family ServicesThe Bronx, NYGeneral operating$50K
Capuchin Franciscans Western AmericaDenver, COGeneral operating$50K
Rise Up IndustriesSantee, CAGeneral operating$50K
St Elizabeth Seton Childrens FoundationYonkers, NYGeneral operating$45K
Lsa Family Health ServiceNew York, NYGeneral operating$40K
Purdue UniversityGoshen, INGeneral operating$40K
Fontbonne Hall AcademyBrooklyn, NYGeneral operating$35K
Lacordaire AcademyUpr Montclair, NJGeneral operating$30K
St Ann's Monastery and Shrine BasilicaScranton, PAGeneral operating$30K
Sisters of the Presentation of theDubuque, IAGeneral operating$25K
Home for the Aged Little Sisters of thePittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$25K
St Ignatius SchoolBronx, NYGeneral operating$25K
Central Catholic High SchoolPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$25K
The Epiphany SchoolNew York, NYGeneral operating$25K
Academy of St JosephNew York, NYGeneral operating$25K
Catholic Faith NetworkUniondale, NYGeneral operating$25K
Sisters of Chairty of St Vincent de PaulBronx, NYGeneral operating$25K
Covenant HouseNew York, NYGeneral operating$25K
Our Lady of HopeBuffalo, NYGeneral operating$25K
Passionists InternationalSouth River, NJGeneral operating$25K
Cathedral High SchoolNew York, NYGeneral operating$25K
Academy of St Jospeh of the PalisadesWest New York, NJGeneral operating$25K
Mt Carmel - Sts Benedicta & MaryStaten Island, NYGeneral operating$25K
Fr Capodanno Catholic AcademyStaten Island, NYGeneral operating$25K
Tomorrows HopeBrooklyn Park, MNGeneral operating$25K
Cross Road FoundationPittsburgh, PAGeneral operating$20K
Nazareth HousingNew York, NYGeneral operating$20K
Sisters of St Dominic of Blauvelt NyBlauvelt, NYGeneral operating$15K
Trinitas FoundationOceanport, NJGeneral operating$15K

By state: California 8 · New York 27 · Pennsylvania 6 · New Jersey 8 · Massachusetts 2 · Iowa 2

About this foundation

Theresa and Edward Otoole Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 1971. 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 Theresa and Edward Otoole 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 Theresa and Edward Otoole Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $4.8M across 58 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Theresa and Edward Otoole Foundation give?

California (8 grants), New York (27 grants), Pennsylvania (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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