Private foundation · EIN 20-7238578 · Gladwyne, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joseph Bilinski Charitable Trust

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 36 grants paid, $33K total. 78% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
36
$33K
Median grant
—
Stays in PA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
A Meaningful PurposeAtlantic City, NJProviding a lifelineto struggling familiesin need$20K
Mission Kids Child Advocacy CenterNorristown, PAChildren who have suffered abusewill receive medical and mental health evaluations and services$5,000
City HarvestBrooklyn, NYSuport food resources to end hunger in greater new york$5,000
ALS of Greater NyNew York, NYSupport to find cure als in greater new york$2,500
Kaiserman JCCWynnewood, PASocial integrationof afflicted children
Kimmel Cancer CenterPhiladelphia, PACancer research
Comprehensive LearningSouthampton, PATreatment forautism spectrum disorders
Our Lady of ConfidenceWillow Grove, PAEducation forchildren withautism disorders
Timothy SchoolBerwyn, PASpecial schoolfor children withautism
Field Center for Childrens PolicyPhiladelphia, PATracking child abuse for the betterment ofchild welfare and social justice
Thomas Jefferson UniversityPhiladelphia, PAStudies of chila care forinner city children and quality of care
Trustees University of PaPhiladelphia, PAQuality care for inner city children
Dragon Fly ForestConshohocken, PASummer camp for autistic children
Operation UnderstandingPhiladelphia, PATeaching for inner city children
The Aj FoundationWycombe, PASupport quality educationprograms improvingthe lives of children with autism
Phila Ronald McDonald HouseOak Brook, ILCreate find and supportprograms that directlyimprove health and well being of children
Girl Scouts of AmericaPhiladelphia, PAYouth organization for girls building courageconfidence and charitable work
Setting Scoliosis StraightSandiego, CASupport of proceduresfor spinaldeformity corrections
Hope Partnership for EducationPhiladelphia, PABreak cycle ofpoverty througheducation in north phila
Homeless Advocacy ProjectPhiladelphia, PATo meet legal and advocacyissues of homeless inphila
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXTo build healthierlives free ofcardiovasculer disease and stroke
Jack Costello Boxing ClubPhiladelphia, PAVolunteers teach boxing to underprivilgedto give positive life lessons
Childrens Treatment CenterPhiladelphia, PASpecialized servicesoffered to children withphysical and developmental needs
The Mann CenterPhiladelphia, PAChild advocacy
The Childhood Resilience FoundationPhiladelphia, PADedicated to protectionof young people duringtraumatic periods of their lives
Philly Fights CancerBlue Bell, PAAbramson cancer centers main funding channel forfunndraising to promote awareness and fighting of cancer
City Year PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAHelping students satay on trackwhen they are at risk of not graduating withvarious helpand after school tuition
Vetri Community PartnershipPhiladelphia, PAEmpowers children and familiesto lead healthy lives throughfresh food and hands on experience and education
Stillstrong FoundationPhiladelphia, PATo provide assistance tofamilies whose childrenare battling cancer
Childrens Hospital of PhilaPhiladelphia, PASpecialty care for childrenbattling cancer
Camp PalsBoston, MAMissin is to create an immersiveexperience for young adults with down syndrome
Reeds FarmEgg Harbor Township, NJAddress food insecuritysoil conservation and community inclusion
Harlem LacrossPhiladelphia, PAGirls supportinner city kids
Rescue DogsPhiladelphia, PAAnimal welfarecommunity service
Release RecoveryPhila Pa, PARecovery help addictionscommunity service
CctcPhiladelphia, PAChildens crisis center providing behaviora health to children in need

By state: New Jersey 2 · New York 2 · Pennsylvania 28 · Illinois 1 · California 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Joseph Bilinski Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Meredith Seigil Tte, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Joseph Bilinski Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Joseph Bilinski Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $33K across 36 grants, a median of .

Where does Joseph Bilinski Charitable Trust give?

New Jersey (2 grants), New York (2 grants), Pennsylvania (28 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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